In six weeks I will be the day before my marathon. Thinking about that today I cannot believe what an incredible journey this has been for me and I only have six weeks left to prepare. When I started this journey my only thoughts were I need to get in shape and this is an amazing cause. Never in a million years did I think I would meet so many amazing people including my coaches, mentor, honorees, and fellow teammates, get to have a true understanding what mental and physical strength is and never ever did I think I could actually run even close to a marathon EVER!
Last week we ran our longest run of the season, 18 miles. I cannot tell you how nervous I was. I didn't sleep well the night before it was all I could think about the days up to Saturday. I was so nervous that before leaving my house I grabbed two right shoes instead of a right and a left. I didn't realize this until we were at our meeting spot. My mentor Anita was amazing as always and let me borrow her shoes. It gave me a whole new perspective on walking/running in someone elses shoes. I can't tell you how proud I am of my self not only did I finish the run but I did it in shoes half a size to small. There were so many times I wanted to either quit or cry. Neither I did. It was a great lesson for me in being mentally strong and how important it is to believe in your self. I am not going to lie I am terrified for our run next week which is 20 miles, but I am looking forward to the challenge!!!
As always thank you so much for all the love and support I have received. I have to say I have the best friends and family a girl could have.
Go TEAM!!
xoxoxo
Ashley
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