In what was apparently a bit of foreshadowing, I titled the very first post on this blog "ready, ready, ready, ready, ready to run"...
Yesterday, I completed my very first 1/2 marathon. Cory, Caryn, Carri & I ran the Scotia Bank race in Vancouver, B.C. I guess it's one more thing to cross off that ever-shortening "I never" list. It's hard for me to describe how I felt as I ran across that finish line. I was moved to tears, which I suppose comes as no surprise to most of you and isn't really saying much when it comes to me, but the sense of accomplishment I experienced was pretty incredible.
I didn't train properly for this race, but I have to say it went better than I anticipated. My friend Stacia is putting together a team to run the half-marathon in Seattle in November to raise money for some projects she has planned in Kewsua. I'll be training for that race over the next few months, and I'm looking forward to making the transition to becoming a "real" runner. If you're interested in joining Stacia's team on November 30th, send me an email and I'll keep you posted on the details.
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WOW! First you went around the world and now you ran a 1/2 marathon - is that 13.1 miles?
You're setting the bar pretty high for the rest of us...
You go, Girlie Girl!!
And you and Cory look very good together in that pic!
Josie!!
Wow, wow, wow!!! So, I don't know if you remember me, but ...does my name sound familiar? Abbie Munce...I was a couple of years ahead of you in school...anyway, I was just looking for some info on the SPHSC website and came across your awesome news! Josie, this is AMAZING! I haven't had a chance to read through all of your travels yet, but I intend to. I am in Seattle at the moment, but I actually recently moved to Pennsylvania, and...I just got married. So, now I'm Abbie Eldridge! Anyway, I would love to get in touch when things slow down for you a bit. My email is abbieandwilly@gmail.com
And how about that 1/2 marathon? Good for you!
Ok, sending my very best to you, you should be so proud of yourself! Hope to talk to you, Peace, Abbie
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