Sunday was recovery day, or at least the beginning of recovery from Saturday's excruciating run. And so, the boys and I went to 3 Lakes Park, a delightful park in Henrico Cty. They fished, I walked, for nearly 1.5 hrs. The goal was to walk off some of the stiffness in my muscles. As I was walking, a beautiful female dear, a doe, darted in front of me--- no more than 20 yards in front of me. And we both stopped, stood still as the trees around us, and looked at each other! What she was thinking I can't even imagine; what I was thinking was how lucky I was to observe such a majestic sight, such an awesome split second in time. We starred I think for about 3 minutes, and then she went on her way. Most beautiful thing I've seen in quite a while. So, I kept on walking, and about 20 minutes further along the path . . . three fawns--- yup, same park, same day, same everything. And they stood and starred at me as well. And then shortly after that, I saw what I think was the same doe as shortly before, and again we just looked at each other as if we couldn't believe what we were seeing. What an amazing thing to happen to me, on a day that I was feeling pain, exhaustion, depletion, quite honestly, I wasn't feeling very human. Not sure what those moments could have possibly meant, but a dear friend of mine said to me today, maybe they were there as your guardians. I sure do like that possibility; sure did make me feel kind of safe and comfy there in their home, the woods! Maybe their presence was giving me permission to use their sacred space to heal myself, my body. I know, maybe I'm going a little too deep ;>))
Any thoughts, I'd love to hear them. I will remember those moments and images for the rest of my life, and I will definitely carry them with me on my runs, and on my marathon!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
1/2 marathon and 25 miles--- AWESOME!
Well, looks like I'm as close to my goal of the full 26 miles as I'll get prior to the marathon in Ghana!!! Today was a awesome day to run--- 65 degrees was such a gift! Day started leaving the house at 5AM to get to Ashland, VA to run the Patrick Henry 1/2 marathon. My strategy to complete the full 26 was to park my car 6.5 miles from the race start, run to the start, complete the 1/2 marathon, and then run the remaining 6.5 back to the car. Best laid plans!!! It actually went very well, the first 6.5 very comfortable, and the next 8 or so, no sweat, especially given the nice temps! Then things got tough right around miles 15-18. Lots of great support out on the course, and I just kept putting one foot in front of the other.
Just as I was making the turn at mile 12 of the 1/2 (mile 18 for me), LEG CRAMPS!!!! OMG, they are so unkind, and unfriendly! Both legs, both hamstrings and calves--- what to do! Stopping wasn't an option, not today. Then my hero and MTT coach Chelle Quinn came running through the woods, cheering me on--- she helped me count it out, and I ran the rest of the way to the finish line; yes, I ran there. Well, after a bit of a rest, and stretch, I was hoping my legs would forgive me for whatever I had done to cause the cramps--- but NOOOOOO. Each time I tried to jog even a little, the death grip came back with a vengeance, and it is not pretty (my legs are still twitching and spasm-ing 5 hours later!) So, I walked, and walked, and walked. 6 miles back to the car, with a couple attempts to jog just a little, but to no avail. Well, I'm still proud of this day, AND very proud of everyone who was out there; met some really nice people!! And I have now completed the hardest mileage of my training program. I have 7, 6, and 7 miles left on the next 3 Sat.'s, and weekly runs of 3-5 miles. And then, I'M OFF TO ACCRA GHANA ON SEPT. 18TH! Incredible, is it not?!!!
I'm feeling proud as a peacock, never thought I'd get here--- and you know what? I feel more powerful and more optimistic about my future than ever in my entire life!!! For anyone who has shared in this journey with me--- running with me, encouraging me, sponsoring me, being proud of me--- I THANK YOU FROM THE WHOLE OF MY HEART, my gratitude and love is overflowing!!!
Just as I was making the turn at mile 12 of the 1/2 (mile 18 for me), LEG CRAMPS!!!! OMG, they are so unkind, and unfriendly! Both legs, both hamstrings and calves--- what to do! Stopping wasn't an option, not today. Then my hero and MTT coach Chelle Quinn came running through the woods, cheering me on--- she helped me count it out, and I ran the rest of the way to the finish line; yes, I ran there. Well, after a bit of a rest, and stretch, I was hoping my legs would forgive me for whatever I had done to cause the cramps--- but NOOOOOO. Each time I tried to jog even a little, the death grip came back with a vengeance, and it is not pretty (my legs are still twitching and spasm-ing 5 hours later!) So, I walked, and walked, and walked. 6 miles back to the car, with a couple attempts to jog just a little, but to no avail. Well, I'm still proud of this day, AND very proud of everyone who was out there; met some really nice people!! And I have now completed the hardest mileage of my training program. I have 7, 6, and 7 miles left on the next 3 Sat.'s, and weekly runs of 3-5 miles. And then, I'M OFF TO ACCRA GHANA ON SEPT. 18TH! Incredible, is it not?!!!
I'm feeling proud as a peacock, never thought I'd get here--- and you know what? I feel more powerful and more optimistic about my future than ever in my entire life!!! For anyone who has shared in this journey with me--- running with me, encouraging me, sponsoring me, being proud of me--- I THANK YOU FROM THE WHOLE OF MY HEART, my gratitude and love is overflowing!!!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Sharing my "story"!!!
You'll never believe what kept me awake last night?!! This blog and what I could write about next--- pretty bizarre, right? Yah, I know, and pretty lame? Well, I decided to start this blog assuming that people who came to read it would know my story, and that is taking a whole lot for granted! So, I'm going to tell about where this whole journey started, and answer the question that everyone asks me--- WHY GHANA?
My running journey began in January 2009. I had been walking a good amount, and in winter-time the treadmill was my "friend." I liked walking but started feeling like it wasn't offering quite the level of workout that I needed and I asked myself if it was time to see what jogging might be like. I started out really slow, I mean running for a minute on the treadmill--- yes, one minute. That felt alright, not as bad as I thought; didn't hurt like I expected it to. Then one minute became two minutes, and that started feeling pretty good as well. After about a month, I could run for about 3-5 minutes without dying, and without hurting and I thought I owed myself the chance to see if I like it off the treadmill, out on the roads. Fortunately for me, that was right about the time that the YMCA was forming training teams to train for the March 2009 Ukrop's 10K race, so I signed up. The first run of 2 miles was a new experience, first time I'd run more than 5 minutes at one time--- and miracle of miracles, I didn't expire. Quite the contrary, I felt very good for having accomplished that distance on my first outing and run outside. Well, the training continued, I stayed with the program, trained all the way up to 6 miles, in preparation to run the 6.2 miles in the 10K race. The race was fun--- I ran it faster than I expected, and it was from there that I was pretty much hooked, at least as a casual jogger/runner to get a meaningful workout in at least several times each week.
That was April 2009, and after the race I did keep running, but not as much as I expected. In June 2009, at the urging of my mom, and then my OB/GYN, I had a bone density test and I discovered with much disappointment, that I already had Osteoporosis--- at 48 years old! What a shocker! Well the prescription was calcium, vitamin D and WEIGHT BEARING EXERCISE. Since I was already running, that was my motivation to keep it up, and to make a really serious "rest of my life" commitment to it for as long as I possibly could. The next major decision came in conversation with a woman I admire tremendously, Mary Damon (she's my running doctor, M.D.! :>)) who urged me to train and run the half marathon, yes-13.1 miles, in November 2009.
Fast forward, November 14, 2009. With the help of the Richmond 1/2 Marathon Training Team, (1/2MTT), good friends and family who encouraged me, M.D., Mia White--- my race-runningmate, and the fans and supporters all along the route, I completed my first 1/2 marathon that day! It was a cold, misty/rainy day, and I felt like a real winner when I was done!!! In looking for my next race to keep me motivated and excited about running, I clicked on the international 1/2 marathon schedule to see where they ran races all over the world--- some interesting US races, then there were interesting races all over the world--- wait, Africa--- wait, Ghana--- wait, September 26--- wait, a week before my 50th birthday--- OMG, would that be amazing to try to run a 1/2 marathon in Ghana. I'd been trying to have a reason to travel to Ghana since 2000, and visit a business associate, and finally visit a place in the world that has been calling to me for years. Was this the reason, and my best next opportunity to visit Africa? It seemed so, and all I had to do was mention it to a group of women I ran with in Dec. (including Mary, Terri, Mia, Beth, and Nycola) who asked "Why wouldn't you?" Why not indeed.
So the planning began. A 1/2 marathon in September 2010! I did all the research I could, and decided it was something I wanted to do, and Richard and the boys were on board, and the hope was that we would all make the trip. I also, at some point, decided if I was going all the way to Africa, I might as well try to run the entire marathon--- how amazing would that be to run, and maybe complete, my first marathon in Ghana?!!! In March 2010, I discovered the Jeff Galloway run/walk method of running, and in April, after trying the program for 2 weeks, I was a believer--- it made running much more pleasant, and much more comfortable for me, and I could run and do the distances with a level of ease that I couldn't before. From that point forward, April 2010, I began my training with dedication, and never looked back. The trip planning has been exciting, and not at all what I expected. My fund raising has gone very well, and I'm pleased to be raising money for Project Longevity Africa--- I'm up to $1,220.00, http://www.firstgiving.com/cherylgrocewright, thanks to a group of very generous friends, colleagues, my church family, and people I just love and admire!!!!
I leave for Accra, Ghana on Saturday, September 18, and will be met by my friend and business associate Nana Gyepi, Tribal Chief of Cape Coast, who will be my gracious host for 10 days! Check out the AIM website for all the details of the race. http://aimghana.com/index.html. It will be the trip of a lifetime and I'm asking everyone I know to think of me, and most especially pray for me while I'm there, and pray with gusto for my strength, stamina, and safety on September 26, 5:30am (that will be around 1:30am EST)!!! It's not far off now, and I'm READY for it all!!!!! PRAY FOR ME, PLEASE!!!!
My running journey began in January 2009. I had been walking a good amount, and in winter-time the treadmill was my "friend." I liked walking but started feeling like it wasn't offering quite the level of workout that I needed and I asked myself if it was time to see what jogging might be like. I started out really slow, I mean running for a minute on the treadmill--- yes, one minute. That felt alright, not as bad as I thought; didn't hurt like I expected it to. Then one minute became two minutes, and that started feeling pretty good as well. After about a month, I could run for about 3-5 minutes without dying, and without hurting and I thought I owed myself the chance to see if I like it off the treadmill, out on the roads. Fortunately for me, that was right about the time that the YMCA was forming training teams to train for the March 2009 Ukrop's 10K race, so I signed up. The first run of 2 miles was a new experience, first time I'd run more than 5 minutes at one time--- and miracle of miracles, I didn't expire. Quite the contrary, I felt very good for having accomplished that distance on my first outing and run outside. Well, the training continued, I stayed with the program, trained all the way up to 6 miles, in preparation to run the 6.2 miles in the 10K race. The race was fun--- I ran it faster than I expected, and it was from there that I was pretty much hooked, at least as a casual jogger/runner to get a meaningful workout in at least several times each week.
That was April 2009, and after the race I did keep running, but not as much as I expected. In June 2009, at the urging of my mom, and then my OB/GYN, I had a bone density test and I discovered with much disappointment, that I already had Osteoporosis--- at 48 years old! What a shocker! Well the prescription was calcium, vitamin D and WEIGHT BEARING EXERCISE. Since I was already running, that was my motivation to keep it up, and to make a really serious "rest of my life" commitment to it for as long as I possibly could. The next major decision came in conversation with a woman I admire tremendously, Mary Damon (she's my running doctor, M.D.! :>)) who urged me to train and run the half marathon, yes-13.1 miles, in November 2009.
Fast forward, November 14, 2009. With the help of the Richmond 1/2 Marathon Training Team, (1/2MTT), good friends and family who encouraged me, M.D., Mia White--- my race-runningmate, and the fans and supporters all along the route, I completed my first 1/2 marathon that day! It was a cold, misty/rainy day, and I felt like a real winner when I was done!!! In looking for my next race to keep me motivated and excited about running, I clicked on the international 1/2 marathon schedule to see where they ran races all over the world--- some interesting US races, then there were interesting races all over the world--- wait, Africa--- wait, Ghana--- wait, September 26--- wait, a week before my 50th birthday--- OMG, would that be amazing to try to run a 1/2 marathon in Ghana. I'd been trying to have a reason to travel to Ghana since 2000, and visit a business associate, and finally visit a place in the world that has been calling to me for years. Was this the reason, and my best next opportunity to visit Africa? It seemed so, and all I had to do was mention it to a group of women I ran with in Dec. (including Mary, Terri, Mia, Beth, and Nycola) who asked "Why wouldn't you?" Why not indeed.
So the planning began. A 1/2 marathon in September 2010! I did all the research I could, and decided it was something I wanted to do, and Richard and the boys were on board, and the hope was that we would all make the trip. I also, at some point, decided if I was going all the way to Africa, I might as well try to run the entire marathon--- how amazing would that be to run, and maybe complete, my first marathon in Ghana?!!! In March 2010, I discovered the Jeff Galloway run/walk method of running, and in April, after trying the program for 2 weeks, I was a believer--- it made running much more pleasant, and much more comfortable for me, and I could run and do the distances with a level of ease that I couldn't before. From that point forward, April 2010, I began my training with dedication, and never looked back. The trip planning has been exciting, and not at all what I expected. My fund raising has gone very well, and I'm pleased to be raising money for Project Longevity Africa--- I'm up to $1,220.00, http://www.firstgiving.com/cherylgrocewright, thanks to a group of very generous friends, colleagues, my church family, and people I just love and admire!!!!
I leave for Accra, Ghana on Saturday, September 18, and will be met by my friend and business associate Nana Gyepi, Tribal Chief of Cape Coast, who will be my gracious host for 10 days! Check out the AIM website for all the details of the race. http://aimghana.com/index.html. It will be the trip of a lifetime and I'm asking everyone I know to think of me, and most especially pray for me while I'm there, and pray with gusto for my strength, stamina, and safety on September 26, 5:30am (that will be around 1:30am EST)!!! It's not far off now, and I'm READY for it all!!!!! PRAY FOR ME, PLEASE!!!!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Getting closer and closer!
Had a chance to run today with a wonderful friend and colleague from Collegiate--- having company really does make the runs go by like the wind. Three runs since my last post and they've been . . . uneventful. The heat has returned so not as comfortable as a couple weeks ago, but this weekend is forecasting mid-60's in the mornings and that will feel just heavenly!
Going to run my final LLLOOONNNGGG run this weekend; yup the big 26 miler! I'm running the Patrick Henry Half Marathon (in Ashland VA), and will tack on 6.55 on the front end, and 6.55 on the back end . . . or at least that's the plan as of now. Realizing that having people around me is going to be key, so for at least the 13.1 there will be company, and people I've run with on the MTT team, oh, and the coaches that will be on the course will be a big, big boost--- shout out to the MTT Coaches--- you are awesome! After that run, I taper back to 7, 6, and 7 miles on the following Sats. and then run the big one on Sept. 26!!!
Also giving a shout out to my good friend Cathy Cooke who recently completed and received her Doctorate in Psychology!!! She's Aunt Cookie to my boys, and they spent a long weekend with her and Michael fishing on her mom's dock on the East River! Congratulations Cathy, you deserve it, and . . . took you long enough ;>)) Love you lots, gurl!
For all you runners out there, the cooler weather really is just around the corner!!!! I'm so excited for it! Catch you later, C
Going to run my final LLLOOONNNGGG run this weekend; yup the big 26 miler! I'm running the Patrick Henry Half Marathon (in Ashland VA), and will tack on 6.55 on the front end, and 6.55 on the back end . . . or at least that's the plan as of now. Realizing that having people around me is going to be key, so for at least the 13.1 there will be company, and people I've run with on the MTT team, oh, and the coaches that will be on the course will be a big, big boost--- shout out to the MTT Coaches--- you are awesome! After that run, I taper back to 7, 6, and 7 miles on the following Sats. and then run the big one on Sept. 26!!!
Also giving a shout out to my good friend Cathy Cooke who recently completed and received her Doctorate in Psychology!!! She's Aunt Cookie to my boys, and they spent a long weekend with her and Michael fishing on her mom's dock on the East River! Congratulations Cathy, you deserve it, and . . . took you long enough ;>)) Love you lots, gurl!
For all you runners out there, the cooler weather really is just around the corner!!!! I'm so excited for it! Catch you later, C
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Great runs can be so motivating!
Haven't had internet at home for a few days, so I've been out of touch for longer than I'd like! We arrived back home in Richmond after our 10 glorious days at the beach in NC, and back to all the realities of real life.
What I'm very excited to share is that I have had two really great runs in the past few days, and I'm so pleased! First one was on Sunday, Aug 15--- woke up pretty early, around 6am, knowing I did need to get up and get my 6 mile run out of the way. Opened up the front door to let our big cat Congo in from a night of prowling, and what did I feel--- a rush of COOL AIR!!! OMG, I raced around so I could get out on the road while it still felt cool, and I was out there around 7am. I mean it had to have been around 70 degrees F or so, and cloudy/overcast skies--- I just couldn't believe my luck. So, I started out feeling great, expecting to get hot and bothered, tired, all the usual sensations. One mile down, I felt cool; second mile down, I was still feeling fresh; third mile down, 1/2 way and I felt better than ever; 4th mile down and I had more energy than when I started; 5th mile down and I didn't even need to take my walk breaks; 6 miles, and the very best run I think I've had in maybe 2 months or so!!! What a gift--- an unexpected one that I wanted to reveille in! The rest of the day was wonderful, and I felt just so great and so proud of having run such a great run!
The second really good run happened just this evening, as I decided to take a break from running on the roads and ran the track while I was at football practice with my youngest son. A fairly cool evening, maybe 80-85 degrees F, overcast, so the sun wasn't beating down. And again, first mile felt pretty great, didn't need a walk break; second mile also really good, not out of breath, didn't have to talk myself into keeping up the pace; walked for a minute, and then finished out mile three with ease, feeling just awesome.
I tell you, at this point in a very grueling training program, it just did my body, mind and spirit a world of good to have these really successful runs to give me back that memory of what feels really great about running; remind myself why I decided to take on this incredible challenge; and also, to help me recharge my motivation and look forward to completing this very important training process so that I can get to my ultimate goal of running this marathon in Ghana on September 26, 2010. I just took a really good look at my motivation poster that I made back in January 2010 when I first decided to do this, and it's got me pumped up again and really motivated, on top of my great runs! So, all in all, I'm feeling on top of the world and really, really thankful and lucky for what lies ahead of me in all areas of my life.
All for now, thanks for sharing my journey!!!! Peace and Blessings, Cheryl
What I'm very excited to share is that I have had two really great runs in the past few days, and I'm so pleased! First one was on Sunday, Aug 15--- woke up pretty early, around 6am, knowing I did need to get up and get my 6 mile run out of the way. Opened up the front door to let our big cat Congo in from a night of prowling, and what did I feel--- a rush of COOL AIR!!! OMG, I raced around so I could get out on the road while it still felt cool, and I was out there around 7am. I mean it had to have been around 70 degrees F or so, and cloudy/overcast skies--- I just couldn't believe my luck. So, I started out feeling great, expecting to get hot and bothered, tired, all the usual sensations. One mile down, I felt cool; second mile down, I was still feeling fresh; third mile down, 1/2 way and I felt better than ever; 4th mile down and I had more energy than when I started; 5th mile down and I didn't even need to take my walk breaks; 6 miles, and the very best run I think I've had in maybe 2 months or so!!! What a gift--- an unexpected one that I wanted to reveille in! The rest of the day was wonderful, and I felt just so great and so proud of having run such a great run!
The second really good run happened just this evening, as I decided to take a break from running on the roads and ran the track while I was at football practice with my youngest son. A fairly cool evening, maybe 80-85 degrees F, overcast, so the sun wasn't beating down. And again, first mile felt pretty great, didn't need a walk break; second mile also really good, not out of breath, didn't have to talk myself into keeping up the pace; walked for a minute, and then finished out mile three with ease, feeling just awesome.
I tell you, at this point in a very grueling training program, it just did my body, mind and spirit a world of good to have these really successful runs to give me back that memory of what feels really great about running; remind myself why I decided to take on this incredible challenge; and also, to help me recharge my motivation and look forward to completing this very important training process so that I can get to my ultimate goal of running this marathon in Ghana on September 26, 2010. I just took a really good look at my motivation poster that I made back in January 2010 when I first decided to do this, and it's got me pumped up again and really motivated, on top of my great runs! So, all in all, I'm feeling on top of the world and really, really thankful and lucky for what lies ahead of me in all areas of my life.
All for now, thanks for sharing my journey!!!! Peace and Blessings, Cheryl
Friday, August 13, 2010
First marathon dream!
Well, it was bound to happen--- a dream about the marathon. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a nightmare! There were only 3 people running, or at least running with me, and there was no real route, we just kind of ran around in a circle, very small circle. And I distinctly remember that I forgot my water hydration pack, I was so thirsty I was about to die. Yup, seemed like it went on for hours, like 12 hours--- wow, I didn't think I ran that slow?!!!
4 mile run last night was . . . HOT! It was about 8pm, and it felt hotter than a daytime run. Very cool, though, while returning back to home base, there were these amazing clouds and right in the middle of them was lightening that just lit them up like a powder puff. Luckily, the lightening never hit the ground, and I made it home before the real storm started. All I wanted to do when I got back was jump in the pool, but sure didn't want to get electrocuted!
Back to Richmond, and reality, tomorrow. Sure have had a great time in Oak Island, I hope we can come back sometime real soon! Fishing, beach & ocean, pool, light house, miniature golf--- fun had by all!!!
4 mile run last night was . . . HOT! It was about 8pm, and it felt hotter than a daytime run. Very cool, though, while returning back to home base, there were these amazing clouds and right in the middle of them was lightening that just lit them up like a powder puff. Luckily, the lightening never hit the ground, and I made it home before the real storm started. All I wanted to do when I got back was jump in the pool, but sure didn't want to get electrocuted!
Back to Richmond, and reality, tomorrow. Sure have had a great time in Oak Island, I hope we can come back sometime real soon! Fishing, beach & ocean, pool, light house, miniature golf--- fun had by all!!!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Keeping you up to date
Well, friends, family, loved ones, interested parties--- I'm starting this blog because so many of you are interested in what's happening with my marathon training, my new business endeavors, and my trip to Ghana. This is a fast, and easy way I'm told I can do that so here goes.
It's August 10th! I'm enjoying family vacation time in Oak Island NC where the beach is a block away, and a pool is in our back yard (Thanks Amy and Scott)! This is my final down time before really hitting the roads, and my new business demands in a week or so.
I'm down to my final long run in my training program, which will be 26 miles on Aug. 28 (more about that another time). I attempted my 23 mile run on Sat. Aug. 7, and completed 21.5 of it--- very proud of myself, though 23 would have been sweet! My college roomies (Connie, Holly, Liz, Patty and Kristie) were here to root me on, bring me reinforcements, and when I decided I was finished at 21.5, came to get me at the pier and acted just like I completed the whole thing anyway--- thanks girls!!! It was a tough, tough run--- did a 1/1 run/walk interval most of the way, since the heat and the sun were really, really awful. I'm pretty sure I had adequate water, eats, carbs, protein, etc. I think the weather was just more than I anticipated. Wasn't at all sure how the 1/1 interval would go, but I was really pleased to see my time at the end of 4:17; really not bad the first time running so far and so long!!!
Ran my first run since that day this morning, a short 3.3 miler at around 7am, which was already hot! Went well, and I did the 1/1 again, and felt great to manage the heat. Think this realization may be really important as I prepare for the heat in Ghana. I feel more and more ready each day and with all the enthusiasm of those around me, I am certain I'm going to not only get there, I'll be there and I'll do well! Thanks in advance for all the support!!!
It's August 10th! I'm enjoying family vacation time in Oak Island NC where the beach is a block away, and a pool is in our back yard (Thanks Amy and Scott)! This is my final down time before really hitting the roads, and my new business demands in a week or so.
I'm down to my final long run in my training program, which will be 26 miles on Aug. 28 (more about that another time). I attempted my 23 mile run on Sat. Aug. 7, and completed 21.5 of it--- very proud of myself, though 23 would have been sweet! My college roomies (Connie, Holly, Liz, Patty and Kristie) were here to root me on, bring me reinforcements, and when I decided I was finished at 21.5, came to get me at the pier and acted just like I completed the whole thing anyway--- thanks girls!!! It was a tough, tough run--- did a 1/1 run/walk interval most of the way, since the heat and the sun were really, really awful. I'm pretty sure I had adequate water, eats, carbs, protein, etc. I think the weather was just more than I anticipated. Wasn't at all sure how the 1/1 interval would go, but I was really pleased to see my time at the end of 4:17; really not bad the first time running so far and so long!!!
Ran my first run since that day this morning, a short 3.3 miler at around 7am, which was already hot! Went well, and I did the 1/1 again, and felt great to manage the heat. Think this realization may be really important as I prepare for the heat in Ghana. I feel more and more ready each day and with all the enthusiasm of those around me, I am certain I'm going to not only get there, I'll be there and I'll do well! Thanks in advance for all the support!!!
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