... the number of days until my race
I am nervous. I am excited. I can hardly believe that I have come this far. I am going to run a half marathon and now I am thinking that someday I could maybe run a full marathon. Sometimes I have to stare at myself in the mirror just to remember that I am not that same chubby awkward teenager that I once was. I am a runner. I am an athlete. I am the type of person I always wanted to be, but never tried hard enough to become. I am living proof that anything can be done if enough effort is put forth. I am living proof that you can be anyone you want to be no matter how busy you are, how much homework you have, how much money you have or where you live. I don't pay for a gym pass and I have lost about 30 lbs since I started working out and eating right. It is pretty amazing what a little bit of discipline can do for your body, mind and spirit. I feel like a new person. Take for example the photo below.
The photo on the left is me in high school. I looked happy on the outside, but I was very insecure and self conscious. The photo on the right is me last Saturday... I am happy, fit and loving life.
Sure I could lose a few more pounds if I wanted to be cut and maybe I will get there someday. But today I am in my healthy weight range for my height and age and I am stoked about it.
I will be running a half marathon in the OC Marathon on Sunday May 2nd. Finish line is at the OC Fair Grounds for anyone who wants to be there. The starting line is near fashion island and the race starts at 6:30 AM. I will be meeting my fans at the finish line with a big huge smile on my face about two and a half hours later. I can't wait.
7 comments:
You'll do great! Run a consistent pace the whole time and you'll be fine. My personal piece of advice: skip the first aid station. Too many people and you usually already have enough fluids in you. Good luck! Can't wait to hear about it!
yay! you'll do awesome. I'm so happy for you!
can i ask you how long it took you to lose the weight? that is so amazing! you look so fabulous!!! im so excited for you, you will do great!
Good for you, Amy! You look great, but most importantly you feel good about yourself! That makes such a huge difference and effects almost every part of your life! You are totally an inspiration to me!
That's so great, Amy!!! I'm so happy for you. You are such a great example to me!
Amy, you are an inspiration to me! You look amazing. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us. I think most of us go through that awkward insecure stage. In fact, that is where I am at right now. I love my life, but I've had a really hard time losing my baby weight. I'm really insecure about my body right now, it's rough! Reading your blog really gives me that extra boost. Next time I see you I will have to ask for pointers. =) I would love to someday run a half marathon...someday
Thank you so so much for all of the kind words and advice. You are all such special ladies! I am so very blessed to have such a wonderful support system!
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