20 days until the big day. 20 days. wow. It has been an amazing journey. It has been difficult, painful, yet inspiring, and wonderful.
I didn't finish all 22 miles on Saturday. But I came as close as I could, about 20.5. It was painful to say the least. The big toe on my right foot started hurting at the first water stop. I headed to Fox Bay first so I could get it out of the way while I was still "sleep". Great idea. The toe was hurting and the pain went all along my foot. I thought about stopping but I was too far from my car, and my stubborn self wouldn't let me stop.
I walked for a while, to "stretch" them (if that's even possible). It hurt less when I ran, so I kept doing the intervals. I don't think it's the running that made my toe hurt, it was aching on Thursday. It is back to normal now.
Thanks to George, who did the last miles with me, I was able to make it. I was so ready to ask Robin for a ride at the last water stop. If it hadn't been for George, I wouldn't have pushed myself to finish. Thanks George!
I went home and sat in a tub of ice water for a while. Took a 30 min nap while the twins slept. Then we headed to Walmart, and finally went to bed around 8:30. I had a restless night of sleep, I think I was overly tired and just didn't sleep well.
I am nervous and excited, and so ready to get to Chicago.
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Yes, let me know about what you decide on the MS blues marathon.
Glad you were able to do most all of the mileage on Saturday. That's the great thing about the group....the fact that we can pick up with someone and push each other along!
Glad we are roomies! Looking forward to it!
George helped Kristy get through some tough miles...he is such a sweet, funny man. You are a trooper to have a hurting toe THAT LONG. Yep, it is almost here...I think we are all ready to do it!
You are my hero for getting that far with twins, work, etc., We gotta get Joan back out there to watch over her man!!
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