I have been struggling if I am going to run the Nike Half Marathon this Sunday. I am so afraid my knee will give out again once the hills are incorporated back into my run. I don’t have child care so my husband will be trekking my little one down with me at 4 am to the city. And, there’s a part of me that feels I shouldn’t be taking the money from our family (the race was 220.00 w/bus pass) to run for a Tiffany necklace. Money has been tight this year.
Emotionally, I want to run it. Selfishly, I want to run it. Its the race I dreamed of running before I could even run a 5K. Its not easy to get in, but I dreamed of being in the condition to actually run it. I most likely will have to walk most of it. The fact I am injured really takes the fun out of it. I offered a friend who really wanted to run it if she wanted to have my bib for what I paid for it. I figured karmically the Universe will decide for me. I want to do the right thing, and my family should be first. So, if its not meant to be this time I am ok with it. I know I will get another opportunity, because it will present itself. If I am meant to run walk it , then that’s what I will do Sunday.
I am going to the expo today to get my bib. I am sure that will be fun.
So, we’ll see what the Universe decides for me.
Cynthia said:
tough one…
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Single-Tracked Mind said:
Just take it really easy! I’m running it on Sunday too!
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Ruaca said:
It looks like maybe I am meant to do it. So, yes I will take it easy, and just enjoy the experience. So glad you’re running it too! Sweet!
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lissawilk said:
When I started running it was the only thing that was MINE. Run it, walk it.. take the time for yourself, you deserve that necklace! Oh, and get as close to the start of your corral as possible and in previous years it takes about 20-40 to cross the start line. Enjoy!!
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Ruaca said:
Thank you! I am doing it. I picked up my bib today. I am in the last wave.. I hope I can get across in time.. pray for me. Ha ha. Thanks for your encouragement. xo
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judgefree said:
That is a tough one!! I’m sure after you are done you will be so glad you did it:). Good luck!!
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Ruaca said:
Thank you so much! How awesome everyone is ! Love the positive comments, I am feeling good about this now 🙂
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bayrunnerjamie said:
I can’t give you expert advice about your knee, but I do know there are tons of people who walk most, if not all, of this race. It is so much less pressure than the SF Marathon, so keep that in mind!
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Ruaca said:
I am totally ok with walking , and its more about the experience on this one. Thanks Jamie , I appreciate that. 🙂
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