Cue the music. My mission has been accomplished. I completed my first Half Marathon!
Things didn’t start out well that morning, as I never even fell asleep the night before because of nerves and excitement (and my thyroid meds don’t help). So, the alarm went off at 4 am, but it wasn’t even necessary, since I was just laying there anyway. Also, the temperature and humidity were higher than normal and we were given repeated warnings about the heat and proper hydration. So, I knew it was going to be rough going, but I did it (and even at my predicted time). Below is a picture of me (taken by my husband, who waited along with me by the corral) sporting my self-designed Thyroid Cancer Survivor shirt
In honor of this race and Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, I am hoping to raise money for ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association (http://www.thyca.org) through September 30. Donate or read more about my story here.
Comments on: "Mission Accomplished" (8)
I hear your husband was a lot of help.
Thanks for cheering me on!
i hear your husband slept in his precious bmw. WTG JEN! You’re officially an asskicker now!
Thanks! Curt was there for the beginning and the finish line. BMWs are quite comfy for naps.
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Congratulations Jennifer….are you going again, when’s the next one???
Thank you…I’ll probably work on my speed on shorter races (5k – 10k) for now.