Dear Reader--
This Labor day was a small victory-- Sr. Stephanie and I ran the Oakbrook half marathon! In many respects, it was an occasion for celebration:
-Sr. Stephanie took third place (in the women's category)!
-This was my first race bigger than a run/walk 5k!
-It was a beautiful course, and we had the perfect weather--sunny/cloudy and 70F with a nice cool wind.
Other than a bit of dabbling in short distance running in early high school, I have never been a good or consistent runner. Running has only been a leisurely hobby until training for this marathon. After a rocky start this spring, and some minor injuries and shoe problems delaying training, it was a great relief to get through this half marathon!
From here on out, every weekend the runs will get longer and longer... on a positive note, each weekend will be a celebration of my longest run to date!!!
Happy that I can still walk,
Jess
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