A goal of 100 miles...to some it would seem an attainable goal in a matter of weeks and others would deem it nearly impossible...for me, it kept me going even when I felt as if I couldn't.
After three months at camp, I was eager to get back into running and exercise. I made a goal to run 100 miles before the end of the year. As much as I regretted making the goal during the many many agonizing runs...and especially at the start of December when I had over 40 miles...I knew I had to finish. So I put on my shoes and found some new trails....and dedicated every other day to running (I gave myself a day off so I could have something to look forward to after my run.)
It helped that I had friends cheering me on and even running with me, Mom making me protein shakes after long runs, Dad actually running 100 miles too, and Audrey to take pictures and comment on all my runs...but I finally finished my goal right in time for the new year.
Although I finished my 100 miles, I still relate to every one of these...
After three months at camp, I was eager to get back into running and exercise. I made a goal to run 100 miles before the end of the year. As much as I regretted making the goal during the many many agonizing runs...and especially at the start of December when I had over 40 miles...I knew I had to finish. So I put on my shoes and found some new trails....and dedicated every other day to running (I gave myself a day off so I could have something to look forward to after my run.)
It helped that I had friends cheering me on and even running with me, Mom making me protein shakes after long runs, Dad actually running 100 miles too, and Audrey to take pictures and comment on all my runs...but I finally finished my goal right in time for the new year.
A few snapshots from the days full of blood, sweat, tears, and lots and lots of stretching...
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On the Tuesday before Christmas, I knew I only had a few days left to finish, so I decided to run on a cold, wet, muggy, and miserably drizzly morning. Why I did is the question I asked myself the whole time...but I realized that I was out there with the marathon runners and tricked them all into thinking I was one of them...
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Although I finished my 100 miles, I still relate to every one of these...
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