Oh I just can't believe it! I did it! I ran the whole 5.5km today and finished with my lap around the MCG! It felt so wonderful. Even this morning I still wasn't sure if I would be able to run the whole way. But I was sure going to give it a good go! I got to my usual running time of 30 minutes and felt ok, I was managing the crowds and the slight inclines every now and again, so I thought I would just keep running. Again, I say running, it is more of a jog!
Just before reaching the MCG, we had a bit of an incline up the bridge, I was telling myself if I needed to walk it, that was ok, but in the next thought, I was saying, oh come on you have come this far, and are almost at the end, so keep running! And I did!!! Running from start to finish is just a HUGE thing for me! I feel so great that I could do that. I have been working towards it, but not putting too much pressure on myself. I am putting enough pressure on myself with the surgery!! So, I am proud of myself, and feel I have acieved this real accomplishment!!
It was great having Andrew and his daughter Sasha waiting for me at the MCG. It was good to know that Sasha spotted me on the "big screen", so they knew exactly when I had arrived and could watch me run around the G. Unfortunately I couldn't spot them in the stands to give a wave. But I knew they were there and that meant heaps to me. They took a couple of photos from a distance, but if you look closely you can see me!! Im in a purple T shirt, the second person to the left of the Samsung Flag!
This is a great feeling!
P.S.
8 more sleeps until surgery!!
2 comments:
you are such an inspiration! You really are! I wish I could have some of your determination in life.
Good luck with surgery...it will feel good to have this behind you somewhat :)
Congrats on running the whole way in the melb marathon. You have a achieved so much I hope you are so proud. Hope your recovery is going well.
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