Running a 1/2 marathon is equal parts mental and physical endurance. Although I trained for about four solid months (January - April) before ever stepping foot on that race course, the actual event was an entirely different beast. Having never taken part of an athletic activity dedicated solely to running, I wasn’t sure what to expect. In the past I have played tennis and soccer, and I will also admit that I LOVE organized sports of any kind, so this was a brand new challenge for me. I wanted to outline the mental stages I went through during the race - I can still remember specific thoughts very vividly at certain miles so I wanted to share those with you. Looking back I can laugh at some of them and at myself, but when my legs had the chance to stop moving after those 13.1 miles I was most certainly the last one laughing.
I will genuinely say that taking part of this 1/2 marathon was one of the most invigorating experiences I have ever had. It was something I did entirely by myself and for myself. I was also reminded of how fortunate I am to have such an incredible family and network of friends who supported me literally every step of the way. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you. I am infinitely lucky to have you in my life. Also thanks to Nike for hosting such a well-planned event that benefited the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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