It's only the middle of January and I feel like it should be March! It could be the fact that my mom, sister and two sister in laws came to Florida and we did the Dopey Challenge in Disney World. We ran a total of 48.6 miles. It was probably one of the hardest things I have done, both mentally and physically! We ran a 5k Thursday (3.2 miles) friday was a 10k (6.1 miles) a half marathon (13.1 miles) Saturday and Sunday was a full blown 26.2 miles, a marathon! The first 3 weren't too bad, but I literally cried myself to the finish line for the marathon. My feet were in so much pain the spread toy ankles and I am pretty sure I pulled my hamstring. I walked the last 2 miles in, it was more like hobbling in. I owe my marathon finish to my sister who stuck with me till mile 23 and kept me going. She wouldn't let me stop for too long and when I was ready to quit she wouldn't let me, and when I broke down in tears (4 times) she said if it makes you feel better and you are able to run, then let it out! Crying did help me push myself a little harder. After all the pain I am still glad I ran it. It was a once in a lifetime event for me and a fun event to do withy sisters and mom. We had a blast!
Our finish picture after the marathon
After the half, I had on sister in law who was not quite as "dopey" as the rest of us and didn't sign up for the full marathon, I think she had the right idea!
And the reason I did the Dopey Challenge, The Medals!! Or in runners terms, runners bling! Now off to Disneyland in May to do the Pixie Dust Challenge! That's only a 10k and half, but we will get 4 more medals!
