We (Vicky, Erin, Peter, and I) ran the Zoo Run today! It was a great day for running. I started out really strong, but about midway through started having trouble with a stitch in my side and having trouble breathing. I looked at my time on my Nike+ and realized I wasn't going to make my under 40 min goal. So, I basically just stopped trying. See that really low point? That was there. Then, I turned a corner and saw a group of cheerleaders (not real ones, just people cheering) with signs. One of the signs said something like Just for today, you're my hero. It was just the thing I needed to hear and really lifted my spirits, which led to the really fast time right at the end! I finished fairly strong! I crossed the finish line and realized that I hadn't screwed up nearly as bad as I thought- in fact, had I run just a little bit more I would have made my goal! (The chip- my official time- said 40 min, 12 seconds.) So, I feel good today, but I've learned I need to get out of my head a bit more. I keep beating myself up because there's so many people faster and stronger and better than me. I need to remember it's not about them. In this case, it's about me! :)
Vicky and I with the Kung Fu Panda after the race!
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Great job!! I am super proud of you!!
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