Seven hours, twelve minutes. Running, walking, sweating, smelling, smiling, and a little crying...a day to remember!

Feeling a lot of emotions leading up to the race, but I am feeling prepared and confident. Excited about the journey that brought me here and the journey to come!

Allow the space to make it fun!

What is possible if I move out of my comfort zone??

Help, my old habits are creeping in on me! I must do it differently this time. I must overcome these habits!!

When my mind starts to tell me to stop, I shorten my goals for that immediate satisfaction that the mind likes so much. Every step I take beyond my minds perceived limits is empowering.

My fastest half marathon to date! Seven miles to go later this evening...

Listening to the right people and advice has really helped to improve my running form and lessen pain. 

This is going to take some strength and heart! There is nothing wrong with me or what I am doing. This is actually hard!

We cannot let the little hurdles and side tracks discourage us and take our sights off the bigger end goal.

At a minimum, ask an expert when getting running shoes. It has changed my whole running game!

There will be setbacks, but I will take them in stride.

The positive impacts of the run themselves are enough reward. Plus I kinda like running.

Embrace challenges today, to be prepared when meeting them later.