After everything that has happened I wasn't sure when I was going to get to make this post. I'm sad that I missed three weeks of training/tapering but I'm glad I can still make my goal races (and, hopefully, my goals for those races).
My father-in-law is recovering well from his surgery, my husband got his car back from the accident, and I am finally kicking the cold I've been fighting for weeks. Now I'm just waiting for the return of my motivation and energy. Thanks to a gorgeous day today we couldn't pass up a walk on the trail with the kids and dogs. Right around 2 miles plus a stop to play at the park. Afterwards Shane and I took turns going for a run. I managed a nice, easy 5k in 29:40 so there's still a chance I can set a PR at the Rock n Roll DC Marathon next weekend.
As it stands I'm out of training time so I'm just going to have to hope all the hard work I put in leading up to these last few weeks was enough. I'm also afraid my fundraising wasn't quite up to par. I've raised $1,305 of my $1,500 goal. If anyone is willing to help me raise the rest you can donate here. I really appreciate the generous donations and support I've received over the last three months! I hope I've made a huge difference for someone!
Lastly, if you're local don't forget to sign up for my race: The Boston Trail Half Marathon and 5k. My mother-in-law, husband, kids, and some friends will be doing the 5k. I'll be doing the half. And my wonderfully talented friend, Jesse, will be doing the photography again. There will be an after party at our house for anyone who comes!
See you in April! ;)
Dirty Deeds Done Mud Deep
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
When It All Falls Down
I've been losing my mind lately. I'm pretty sure I ticked off karma somehow and it's kicking me now... hard. On Valentine's Day my husband was in a car accident. He's okay but his car wasn't. Almost $3,000 worth of damage and three weeks without our second vehicle. As if that wasn't bad enough my husband had a few teeth prepared for crowns that he'll have put in next week. That left him pretty messed up for a few days and I'm sure the next round will be worse.
We had no way of knowing the worst was yet to come though. My father in law had a heart attack 9 days ago. Further testing has shown he has 5 blockages in his arteries and 2 bad valves. To complicate things even further he's a lifelong smoker and has COPD. I have every reason in the world to keep on top of my running right now but not the motivation.
Keeping up with work and school while not crumbling under the pressure of everything we're dealing with right now is all I can manage. My father in law's surgery is scheduled for Tuesday so I'm really hoping life will be on its way back to normal soon.
Anyway, two weeks to the DC marathon and I'm still shy of my fundraising goal. So please help me help others even while I can barely help myself.
www.active.com/donate/SaraB
XOXO
We had no way of knowing the worst was yet to come though. My father in law had a heart attack 9 days ago. Further testing has shown he has 5 blockages in his arteries and 2 bad valves. To complicate things even further he's a lifelong smoker and has COPD. I have every reason in the world to keep on top of my running right now but not the motivation.
Keeping up with work and school while not crumbling under the pressure of everything we're dealing with right now is all I can manage. My father in law's surgery is scheduled for Tuesday so I'm really hoping life will be on its way back to normal soon.
Anyway, two weeks to the DC marathon and I'm still shy of my fundraising goal. So please help me help others even while I can barely help myself.
www.active.com/donate/SaraB
XOXO
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