Well let's take it back to Saturday. Saturday was our last training run. So crazy. It was a very brisk, dark morning and it was Coah Paul's birthday! We thought we would honor him by wearing his signature accessories- a bald head and a visor. Oh it was so funny to see 12 people show up wearing bald head pieces and white visors. He got a tickle out of that. I'm still searching for a copy of that picture; I'm sure we looked ridiculous. Well after that grand entrance, we recieved our words of wisdom and then warmed up downtown where the race is set to begin/finish. You could feel the energy and excitement. I can't imagine what kind of energy will be present this Sunday.
The run was very quick. I mean, I barely had time to warm up before we finished. I almost wished we had run farther so that I could at least break a sweat.
There was a sweet surprise waiting for us at the end of our run- personalized cupcakes. Mary is a-mazing! She baked cupcakes, made chocolate in the shape of running shoes and a little flag marker that said "FFTT 26.2". Soooo cute and sooooo yummy. Just what I needed after the run. Well that and a latte to get my milk in and try to warm up. It was weird to run only 10 miles but I was so thankful because I had to get home and get ready for Kristy and Nick's wedding. It was a beautiful day- the ceremony, the weather and of course the company.
Sunday was a super busy (but fun) day! Josh and I went to visit Louie. He has made it home from the hospital and is working to gain his strength back. He really enjoyed getting to look at pictures from Jill's surprise birthday and my running experience. After all, I'm running for him :)
In the mean time, Joyce helped me arts and craft my shirt for race day. She is the ultimate craft person. I'm so thankful for her help. What took her 3 minutes, probably would have taken me an hour ;)
I can't wait to rock this shirt this weekend! It is so great to see how the ribbons pieced together but what is even better is to read each individual ribbon. Just a friendly reminder, get your ribbons to me by Saturday or give me a call and let me know what to write on the ribbons.
After visiting with Louie, we headed to my parents' to grab a bite and do some wedding discussions. I think it's safe to say we'll have a date and a venue by the end of the month :)
Next we treked out to Millstadt for some fall fun with Caroline, Danny and Katy. Wagon rides, apple picking and pumpkins being shot from a cannon!
Later in the evening I took Emma for a walk. That's when I felt it. A strange discomfort in my lower right back....I think it is a muscle spasm. I've had them before. But why am I having them now that running has slowed? Grrrr.....so I ran an easy 3 miles on Monday but then decided to take a few days off and try to rest up. This morning I tested the waters again with a very easy 3 mile run. I can still feel it a little but it is much better. The running is officially ceased until Sunday, so let's hope the R&R has me fixed by Sunday!
Well I think that's it for tonight; I need to start paying attention to the Cardinals game :) I'll be sure to blog tomorrow though- there is lots going on! Plus I want to share some of the inspirational things I have received from people. This is going to be a special few days and I want you to feel it too.
Go Cards!
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