What a Feeling!

 Yesterday at about 11 am, I was running (slowly of course, but still moving), in the middle of a street in Phoenix. I was most likely about to reach 8.5 miles. The music was blarring in my ears, my feet were cramping, my legs were getting tired, and yet I have honestly never felt more alive in my life. I never doubted for one second that I would cross that finish line, even though at times, it felt like a million miles away.

I was in my own little world running/walking among hundreds of people (all different shapes and sizes) and feeling so overcome with emotion at times just thinking about how lucky I am. I think we all go through phases when we look at ourselves in the mirror and wish we could change things about our physical appearance. But for the first time yesterday, I didn't focus on my flaws...I was just grateful that I have legs and feet that allowed me to run and walk on such a beautiful Arizona day. As Oprah says, it was my "Ah-Ha Moment"! I knew I wasn't going to be the fastest runner out there, I just wanted to see if I could really complete 13.1 miles. And I did.

Me at the finish line. Ian telling me how proud he was of me. =)

I finished about 10 minutes after Ian.

Of course today, I can barely walk. But it's a small price to pay for that amazing feeling you get when you've accomplished a goal.

Now, I just hope that photo of me crossing the finish line is flattering! ha ha!