When I took the plunge and started Marathon Makeover in Jan. 2005, I had no idea how many special people would become fast friends. I'm telling you, it's the people that make this so special. It's the people that will get you throught 26.2 miles....the other runners, your friends, and the crowd along the route cheering your name. When you cross the finish line, wait for some of the other LMMers to cross. One of the most memorable moments was watching and waiting for others to cross the finish line, seeing the look of exhilaration on their face, and then hugging and celebrating the end of a nine month journey together. I'll never forget it. It's a feeling you will never forget.
Thanks to all of you who sent me good luck and congrats messages. They really mean a lot. I've taken the last week and a half off. Not sure how long of a rest I should take after a half marathon race. Yesterday was the first day I didn't feel down right tired. Does cutting the grass (with a push mower) at the house today count for crosstraining? I plan to start back on Monday. I'm glad I have the Disney Marathon peeking at me in the distance. If I didn't have that looming over my head, I'd probably come up with all kinds of excuses not to run and become a couch potato.
All this week I have Mississippi Symphony rehearsals. This is our first week back. We're doing a classical concert Saturday night: Wagner, Elgar, and a percussion concerto piece by
Schwanter(?). Should be fun. The symphony has already reached it's season ticket goal for the season and we haven't even played the first concert. Yea! Good luck on the twenty-two miler. Run your own race. Don't worry about time, just finish and try to enjoy the last part of this journey.
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I played Elgar's Enigma Variations in college, and it remains today one of my favorite pieces. I heard on PRM that this was one of the pieces to be played and just perked right up. It's always been odd to me how he could go from Pomp & Circumstance to Enigma Variations. Quite a fellow.
Have fun at the concert and enjoy playing that one for me.
Congrats again, and glad you are still with us... I hate you won't be in Chicago, but I'll follow you via chip/internet at Disney next time. See ya Sunday, if not Saturday....cg
Love the blog. It gave me chills. I love this group and will be sad when the Saturdays are over....although I'm really looking forward to the marathon!!!!!
Glad you're back and taking a rest. I'll check out the symphony schedule. Would love to come Saturday but I think I'll be too tired!
See you on the trail.
Debra
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