signs that the cross country girls made and held up during the race as we ran by
the Kneeland Ladies
about mile 10...still feeling great!
rounding the corner...we can see the finish line!!!
celebratory drinks
The journey began about 6 months ago when I convinced my Kneeland girlfriends to train with me for a marathon. Some of the ladies were convinced from the get go and others came kicking and screaming :0) There were days when we felt great and days when we were feeling lousy, but we managed to log MANY miles throughout Humboldt County. We motivated each other with stories and supported and pushed each other to run despite the snow, rain, and heat. (it's amazing just how many different types of weather conditions you can face over the course of 6 months) The ladies even willingly drove to flatter terrain for runs to accommodate my injured knees. All of our hard work paid off. On October 17, 2010, I ran and finished my first marathon! Thanks Jorie, Melinda, and Michelle! I'm looking forward to the next marathon (maybe in another 6 months?)
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