Cowtown 10K & Hot Yoga

I forget the feeling after a great play or your fastest time on a sprint, when you think back and realise hat you gave it your all and still dont know how you did it. The farthest I have ran lately was probably 4 miles and I know it wasn't at a fast pace. I normally challenge myself with hills and short sprints, and with crosstraining. The day before the rest I had been up from 5:15 AM- 12:30 PM working. One of my biggest concerns was that I wasn't going to be rested and my body would hurt from being on my feet all day the day before.

5:15 came very early Saturday morning, but I was ready to go. I had my peanut butter banana sandwich and my Advocare ARGENINE when I woke up and I felt great. It was a chilly morning, but there was so much energy around me that I forgot how cold I was.  The adrenaline was getting to me. I ran into a few people from the gym, and ended up practically running with them and keeping their pace. It was great being surrounded by so many active, and happy people. I forgot how competitive I am, but I was reminded very quickly when I would see someone trying to pass me. The weather was great, the course was pretty running through White Settlement and seeing Downtown Fort Worth in the distance. Each mile came quicker than the one before, and suprisingly my body wasn't hurting too bad. It was so encouraging seeing people on the sides of the road cheering you on, and the kids handing out water at every 1 1/2 miles. The last mile and a half seemed to last forever because people were starting to pick up there pace and finish the race. My thought was I have made it this far without stopping, why stop now, so I decided to crank it up a knotch and kick my own butt. The last stretch was the greatest feeling, lengthening my stride and passing anyone getting in my way. Once I passed the finished line I slowed down and instantly I felt like I was going to pass out.  Thats when I realized how hard I pushed myself and how far my adrenaline took me. I ended up 22nd out of 229 in my gender and age group.

I felt good getting in the car, but when I got out my legs were as stiff as a board. I went to the Hot Yoga class at The Yoga Project to get a full stretch and relaxation. I have never sweat that much in my life, and my legs were on fire but I felt amazing. Right when I got home I took some Advocare REHYDRATE and put my feet up. My parents and I saw 'The Grace Card' that afternoon. Cheesy acting at times, but incredible message. I cried.

It was such a rewarding feeling, I can not wait to run my next races. Im pretty sure i'm doing the Oklahoma Memorial Half Marathon May 1st, and I am running the Susan G Komen 5K April 9th. I started a Team Texas to raise money in honor of my Aunt, who has been fighting cancer the last year and a half. She is such an amazing woman, and she has been so strong during her fight. Micci is driving from Ohio to join us for the 5K, along with other family members and friends. I would love for you to join me by running with our family and friends, or my donating to the cause. Please check out My Personal Page to find out more.