Ran a Half marathon.

You know I never thought I would do something like this, but i by God's grace and His constant push, I was able to cross the finishing line after 13.1 mile run. it was amazing and at the same time left my body super sore! I didn't really talk about it with many people, but for the last 6 weeks. i had been training myself for long distance jogging. Believe me it sounded easier than it looked, but it paid off and I plan to keep it up with jogging another one June!
The one thing about jogging is it can be done anywhere and anytime. You really don't need a set time or special gear. But i must add the special gear does help! You really only need comfy clothes and nice pair of running shoes. but if you have an ipod and ear phone, cooling and comfy jogging clothes, special sport socks, and ipod carrying case to attach to your arm, then by all means use it well. (Hubby Man bought me some for our anniversary. )
Jogging can be a simple as one mile down your road and back or like the really cool people who can run forever, you could run 10 miles every morning before breakfast. (I wish!)
What is even better though is actually doing a real half or whole marathon. Surrounded by 15,000 people all running beside you. its awesome. What is even better, 14,900, look just like you! Normal people, who look like they rolled out of bed at 3 in the morning, put on mismatched running clothes that were comfy, forgot to brush their hair and somehow found enough energy to even make the drive to downtown for a run.And by some miracle you have this huge boost of energy somehow race your first 3-4 miles in.
My favorite parts where the moral boosters. People who went out of there way to come out and cheer you on, holding there warm cups of coffee from Starbucks and holding signs like, "Run for me, because I am Lazy." "Run like you stole something." and "This is the worst parade ever."
And you can't help but laugh when a the skinny guy runs passed you in his glittery tu-tu, following by the guy in a banana costume.
And don't believe those pictures of joggers reaching for water from a waiting volunteer. And everything is all glorious. These people hand out Gatorade as well, which people drink half and dump the rest. Times that by 15,000 people, that is one sticky road and you get a cup stuck to your heal if you're not careful every time you reach a water station along the way. But there are plenty of waiting volunteers with those wondrous cups of water.
Overall running a half marathon was awesome. You can see how victorious and joyful i look from the picture below.

The Go! St. Louis Marathon, was the half marathon I ran, along with a few awesome friends for the charity called RunForHer, from the organization As our own. here's a link to there website if you like. There are few more marathons coming up in different states.
asourown.org

At the end of the race, you get loads of cheers, lots of pat on the back, bottled water or two, and congrats from loved one. And then you can stand like an awesome person under the finishing line, like me! :P

Anyways until another post!

Toodles!