Are we there yet?

Alright Marathon Monday, I am ready for you. I am ready for you any time now....

When I began this training, I did not know it would be this hard. I mean, I knew it would be physcially taxing, and there would be a lot of running. But I never knew it would be this hard, emotionally. I feel like I'm on a rollercoaster. I love the way running makes me feel, and I know I'm doing great things, but I'm also missing out on so much of what I used to know as my life.

This weekend I couldn't hang out with friends on Friday night because I had to work at the Sprint Center. I couldn't go out afterward because I had to run Saturday morning. I couldn't sleep in Saturday morning because I had to run. I was exhausted afterward, causing part of my beautiful afteroon to be spent sleeping. I was again, ready for bed by 10:30 Saturday night. This is hard. I can't really describe it, other than to say it's hard. I feel like I have become this marathon. It is consuming me. Every ounce of me.

So therefore, I am ready for Marathon Monday. Now get here already! :)

I other news, my training continues to go well. Although, I psyched myself out for my 13 this weekend. After running 18 it's kind of hard to take 13 seriously and I thought it would just be a "short" run. Well, it's still 13 miles. I was a little disappointed in my mental state regarding this run, I'm not usually so negative. I just never really "felt it" this weekend. Above I am sporting my new Under Armour 1/4 zip shirt, courtesy of David & Gina. (Please excuse the ridiculous look on my face. Avery was doing something cute on the ground, and I had to look.) However, the weather has significantly warmed up and I am off for a run in 64 degrees!

Huge thank yous this week to the following: Anna Fritz, Uncle Lee & Betty, Rob & Judith (for a 2nd donation!), Dick & Pam Van Dorp, my Dad & Barb, Janie Jones, and David & Gina. Your support will get me through the trying times! :) I am at 69% of my goal, and rising quickly!