I can't believe I haven't posted since March! I didn't realize it was that long. Well, a lot has happened in the past month. I ran my 1/2 marathon on April 26th in Central Park. The weather was unusually hot (almost 90 degrees) so the people hosting the marathon got nervous and decided to cancel the full marathon and then make the 1/2 marathon a fun run that wouldn't be timed. I was very disappointed initially, but then once the race started I was over it. It was wonderful to be running in Central Park. I had forgetten how beautiful it is! I also found myself becoming very emotional. It was an overwhelming feeling of joy, contentment, peace, excitement, etc. I was even getting teary eyed at times and that wasn't even at the finish line. I finished in 2 hours and 15 minutes and was pretty proud of that time.
Onward now. I have signed up to run a full marathon in October. The Marine Corp Marathon in DC. What is even more exciting about this one is that I am running it as a St. Jude Research Hospital Hero. I will be raising at least $1000 for this wonderful place. If anybody wants to support me, you can donate online at www.stjudeheroes/user/kellydowns
I have been thinking back on this past year and can not believe what I have accomplished. I know that I have been able to do this soley by the grace of God, but I can't help feeling a little pride now and then.
Run, Run, Run - it has become so much a part of my life now! The best drug ever!
OOOHH!! My wonderful 10 year old son ran his first 5k two weeks ago and finished in 29 minutes! We ran together and it was a blast. We are doing another one next Sat. For the first one, I ran right with him to make sure he was keeping a good pace and not tiring himself out. Next week he told me to just run because he was holding me back - lol. He may be holding me back now, but given a little time, I'll be eating his dust. I'll just enjoy my advantage for now.
