Columbus Marathon

Everyone knows that it was a real struggle for me to sit out of the Columbus Marathon.  I actually thought about doing it when I was at the expo..I figured I just wouldn't tell anyone about my decision until after I crossed the finish line.  Luckily, my facebook friend picked up my bib taking away my ability to run even if I wanted to.

I am sure this is how an alcoholic feels when someone ask them to go to the bar.  To take a runner to their favorite event but tell them they couldn't compete was like putting a drink in front of the alcoholic.  I felt like it was going to be bitter the whole race but when the gun went off I felt pure joy.  This joy was very similar to the joy I feel when I am actually running the event.  It was weird being on the other side of the fence but it felt great to finally give back to the thing I love most... the Marathon.

Running is a one person sport to some people but to me running is a team event.  It takes a coach, a teammate and mostly it takes fans to support you.  I have been the coach, the teammate and now the crazy fan to support family members and thousands strangers.  It gives me new meaning to the word marathon...COMMUNITY!

I will always love running the marathon but now I know I can love the other side of the fence as well.  It's a true blessing to sit and encourage people to keep running strong, to keep pushing and to dig deep within.  I could see the stories on all the runners faces.. running in honor of a friend lost, running to lose weight, running to do the impossible, running to stay young, running just because...I wish I could hear all the stories on why they decided to lace up their shoes because those stories are what the marathon is all about. 

The Marathon is special.. A gift you give yourself.  I am just happy that I continue to give myself the gift of the Marathon :) 

Halloween :)

As a child, Halloween was one of my favorite holidays.  My Mom decorated the house all spooky both inside and out.  Halloween was a big thing for the Morgan family!  My Mom would have the best candy to hand out, as well as dress up as a witched witch each year.  It was fun!

I dressed up as cheerleader, cabbage catch kid, homeless person and my favorite Glinda the good witch from the Wizard of Oz.  My love for Halloween didn't leave me as I got older, in fact I still love Halloween.  I just LOVE getting dressed up and acting like someone else for a night, hanging out with friends and of course who doesn't love the candy! <------ I am on a NO candy challenge right now :( so NO candy this year.

This year I plan on going as one of the baseball players on the League of Their Own... BEST MOVIE EVER! I found a super cute costume to keep me warm and look cute in one. <----YAY!

Pictures to come for sure!

What is your favorite Halloween Costume you wore as a child?

Mission I'mPOSSIBLE: Wine and Dine costume picked out :)

Mission I'mPOSSIBLE: Wine and Dine costume picked out :): 19 Days till the Wine and Dine Half Marathon in Orlando! I am extremely nervous about this race since I haven't ran in more than 4...

Wine and Dine costume picked out :)

19 Days till the Wine and Dine Half Marathon in Orlando! I am extremely nervous about this race since I haven't ran in more than 4 weeks.  However, I am more excited to see what this race is all about! I love Disney, wine and running... to get all three in the same weekend just brings a huge smile to my face.  The icing on the cake is running it with Corinne and Tracey both great friends.

How does one run a half marathon without even training for it? I been spending as much time as possible on the spin bike, walking and literally just moving as much as possible.  Do I feel ready for 13.1 miles? No, but I am planning on starting up my running routine this week with running/walking intervals.  I will be walking a lot more than running that is for sure but getting my legs ready is very important!

I know I will finish but it maybe a very slow ugly race for me.  I am just more excited about running a night race (this will be my first) and wine party after!

I highly suggest running a race in Disney if you never done one before! Disney gets it right every time... plus the magic is real there!!! Great for a beginner, long time runner and someone that wants to finish out their running career.  I told myself I didn't want to run another Disney race after the Dopey but I bet you that I will in fact be doing the Dumbo next year! :) I am after the coast to coast medal!!!

So this is what I will be wearing race day! I decided to go the easy route and have someone else make it.  Loverdooversclothing on Etsy has the cutest aprons ever! I did order another one for the Dopey challenge but I will not be sharing that till race day! I plan on adding a red heart on this somewhere so I will be adding Kathy's touch to it!!! I will review this item after the race to see if it works for running. 

 

Here is a few more aprons that she makes! So cute right!!!! I am so excited to wear it for the wine and dine!!!! Get it... Apron and Dining :) That is why I picked this costume out!! 

 https://www.etsy.com/shop/loverdoversclothing

Check her out :)

Mission I'mPOSSIBLE: Wordless Wednesday

Mission I'mPOSSIBLE: Wordless Wednesday:   My Disney races are so close I can almost taste them :)

Wordless Wednesday

 

My Disney races are so close I can almost taste them :) 

Another month of rest...

I have to admit I have been loving this littel break from my life.  For the past two weeks I been focusing on recovery.  While the time was wonderful and defiantly needed, it certainly wasn't welcomed.  It was a struggle for me to do absolutely nothing but I had no choice.  Surgery is defiantly not for ME.

I went to the Doctor for my post surgery check up yesterday.  I was certainly excited to hear the words "restrictions have been lifted." However, I left the appointment upset, pissed and mostly felt like my body was failing me.  He strongly suggested that I continue this recovery for another month.  ANOTHER MONTH...WHAT? I barely could sit still for 2 weeks now he wants me to continue this for another 4 long weeks.  UGH!

I was planning on walking the Columbus half marathon next weekend.  I knew he wouldn't let me run but I felt that he would give me the okay to walk it.  He again gave me the complete opposite of what I actually wanted to hear.  I think my heart broke a little when he said "Kathy you need rest..walking a half marathon is not rest."

I have decided to take his advice :( I am now going to volunteer at the expo both on Friday and Saturday.  This will be a good way to get involved without actually being in the race.  Hopefully, this will help put my broken heart back together.  If anything maybe it will help me meet a super hot runner :)

I can't wait till the day my restrictions are lifted, as I know Louie is looking forward to it too.  I will have exactly 9 weeks to get ready for the Dopey race. (5k, 10, half marathon and a full marathon in four days) I am super nervous that my body will not be ready for this race but there is no doubt in my mind I will crawl to get to the finish line.  I will NOT miss this race!

I plan on keeping up my endurance by biking and walking.  Certainly this is not the best method to get ready for a big race but I have no choice.  Just because I can't run doesn't mean I can't move! The great news is that my Achilles needed a break and time to heal.  I plan on coming back stronger than ever!!!