11.28.2011

18 miles down, 7 weeks to go!

Tonight I am writing this blog listening to Christmas music, finally!  This week will be filled with apartment decorations, search for Christmas candles, and maybe mistletoe!

I hope everyone had a wonderful, love filled Thanksgiving weekend with way too much pie and sides! 
I completed the TXU Energy 2011 Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day and got my PR for a 10K race at 50:55, 55 seconds short of my initial goal, but I was happy that I was at least close.  The turnout was over 13,000 runners at the race.  It was wonderful to see Houstonians getting up early on a holiday to burn some calories and to help raise money for Sheltering Arms.  I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family, and it meant more to me than any other Thanksgiving before.  My family has shaped me into the person I am now and still becoming.  I am  forever grateful to my parents, David and Doris,  for all the sacrifices and for always supporting me even when I didn't believe in myself. 

Today I completed 18 miles, feeling a little sore but overall pretty great!  The cool weather felt wonderful and I'm crossing my fingers for similar weather conditions on Marathon Day.  I can't say thank you enough to everyone for their support and kinds words of encouragement.  Next week's long run is a 20 miler; get excited!!!

Love,
Lauren

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