So I promised you a positive post and that’s just what you’re gonna get!
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I have lots of things to chat at you about…
I have officially and successfully run an 8 mile AND 12 mile run (on different days of course) – I do have to say the 8 mile run was much easier! Both runs went pretty well, although, I did end my 12 miler in tears only because I was never so happy to see the husband cleaning the vehicle in the driveway as I trudged up the sidewalk! He on the other hand thought I had lost a limb – and I had to explain between gasps for air, that they were happy tears! I currently have visions of me crossing the finish line in Chicago sobbing like I had just received a terrible haircut – that should make a pretty finish line picture! I can’t help the tears; I have never felt so proud, sore, exhausted, elated, and desperate to sit- all at the same time! During this 12 mile run all I remember was, wondering by mile 9, if I was ever going to see Hodge Street or the Husband again! It got pretty lonely on the running trail and desperation filled every pound of the pavement. Sometimes the IPod just doesn’t cut it!
I have lots of things to chat at you about…
I have officially and successfully run an 8 mile AND 12 mile run (on different days of course) – I do have to say the 8 mile run was much easier! Both runs went pretty well, although, I did end my 12 miler in tears only because I was never so happy to see the husband cleaning the vehicle in the driveway as I trudged up the sidewalk! He on the other hand thought I had lost a limb – and I had to explain between gasps for air, that they were happy tears! I currently have visions of me crossing the finish line in Chicago sobbing like I had just received a terrible haircut – that should make a pretty finish line picture! I can’t help the tears; I have never felt so proud, sore, exhausted, elated, and desperate to sit- all at the same time! During this 12 mile run all I remember was, wondering by mile 9, if I was ever going to see Hodge Street or the Husband again! It got pretty lonely on the running trail and desperation filled every pound of the pavement. Sometimes the IPod just doesn’t cut it!
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2 new feats that have been introduced to me on these two runs…
A backpack that holds water – some would call it a camelback which is (I would still prefer the electric cooler) very handy, but the straw thing is a little difficult to suck water out of when you are panting like a Saint Bernard that has just walked around the block! Maybe I just have to break it in…don’t worry it sounds like there will be plenty of LONG runs for future trials! I do have to say that I was very glad to have that thing by mile 5 and 6 when your mouth is so dry your tongue sticks to the roof of your mouth and you start hallucinating papa smurf running along with you – what? that doesn’t happen to you? Oh.
2 new feats that have been introduced to me on these two runs…
A backpack that holds water – some would call it a camelback which is (I would still prefer the electric cooler) very handy, but the straw thing is a little difficult to suck water out of when you are panting like a Saint Bernard that has just walked around the block! Maybe I just have to break it in…don’t worry it sounds like there will be plenty of LONG runs for future trials! I do have to say that I was very glad to have that thing by mile 5 and 6 when your mouth is so dry your tongue sticks to the roof of your mouth and you start hallucinating papa smurf running along with you – what? that doesn’t happen to you? Oh.
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The other new thing I was introduced to - GU. One word for you, 3 syllables…DIS-GUST-ING! GU is a product that runners/athletes will use during long periods of movement or exercise to reenergize/refuel themselves so they are able to sustain their level of exercise. So I went to running wild and picked up 2 different flavors – Chocolate and Strawberry Banana.
The other new thing I was introduced to - GU. One word for you, 3 syllables…DIS-GUST-ING! GU is a product that runners/athletes will use during long periods of movement or exercise to reenergize/refuel themselves so they are able to sustain their level of exercise. So I went to running wild and picked up 2 different flavors – Chocolate and Strawberry Banana.
~ So there I am about mile 6, and I was instructed to eat the GU when I started to get tired, not just when my legs were tired, because that would have been at the end of our block! I was to take this when I felt like I was losing all my energy and losing my will to live or survive…
So here I am on a secluded part of the trail, ripping open my foil package of GU – I squeeze a little up and it has a faint resemblance to the consistency of toothpaste or hair gel. It is clear, with a tint of yellow/pink (I picked the strawberry banana) with gold sparkle flecks in it…yummy right? As the husband says..."Over the lips, over the gums, look out tummy, here she comes!"
ummmmm, not so much! Once that stuff hit my tongue my gag reflexes took control and half of the GU packet fell onto the ground in a big gel glob. UHHHHHHH sooooo gross, somehow I forced myself to finish the rest because I wasn’t sure how I was gonna make it home without the energy pick me up - all the while trying to outdo my gag reflexes (I felt like I was 6 again and my Mom was trying to force Triamenic down my throat)– thank god I had my awesome water backpack to wash it down with. I can hardly wait (sarcasm) to try the chocolate flavor that will be used on my 14 mile run this weekend. Ewwww.
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So anyways…that is what has been going on lately, my runs during the week have been good, just having trouble fitting them in among every other life activity goin on this summer. I do have exciting news about my foot – IT NO LONGER GOES COMPLETELY NUMB ANYMORE! Sometimes I feel a tingle here and there, but it has yet to go numb like my early training days. Taking those two weeks off may have set me back a little with my training, but i'm pretty sure it is what my body needed to repair itself! This has boosted my confidence about 8 points on thinking/knowing that I will finish this journey successfully!
So anyways…that is what has been going on lately, my runs during the week have been good, just having trouble fitting them in among every other life activity goin on this summer. I do have exciting news about my foot – IT NO LONGER GOES COMPLETELY NUMB ANYMORE! Sometimes I feel a tingle here and there, but it has yet to go numb like my early training days. Taking those two weeks off may have set me back a little with my training, but i'm pretty sure it is what my body needed to repair itself! This has boosted my confidence about 8 points on thinking/knowing that I will finish this journey successfully!
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This Sunday I will be running 14 miles – why would anyone ever want to just run 14 miles? And say hey that sounds like a super idea! Anyways I carry my phone with me now, so I may be calling any one of you to rescue and peel me off of the pavement – bring your spatula!
This Sunday I will be running 14 miles – why would anyone ever want to just run 14 miles? And say hey that sounds like a super idea! Anyways I carry my phone with me now, so I may be calling any one of you to rescue and peel me off of the pavement – bring your spatula!
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One last thing – I have officially started fundraising for the cause that I am running for - Kids with Cancer, and so far I have raised $225.00! That is so awesome and I am thanking all you that have donated so far from the bottom of my heart! It is amazing how many great friends I have out there that are willing to part with their hard earned dollars! My goal is to reach $750 or more and if any of you are interested in helping me out with this goal it would be muchly appreciated and it's a tax write off!!!– I don’t care if you just give me the lint infested change in your pocket – every little bit helps! Thank you all for your love, support and encouraging words –you are the best!
One last thing – I have officially started fundraising for the cause that I am running for - Kids with Cancer, and so far I have raised $225.00! That is so awesome and I am thanking all you that have donated so far from the bottom of my heart! It is amazing how many great friends I have out there that are willing to part with their hard earned dollars! My goal is to reach $750 or more and if any of you are interested in helping me out with this goal it would be muchly appreciated and it's a tax write off!!!– I don’t care if you just give me the lint infested change in your pocket – every little bit helps! Thank you all for your love, support and encouraging words –you are the best!
To donate online: www.kidsmiracles.org/cherismith or email me at cheri-smith@uiowa.edu and I can give you my address if you would like to send a donation by mail.
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Running For The Kids
Cheri
Running For The Kids
Cheri
Me after my 12 mile Run...So Happy to be home
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