What a day!!!

I’ve never gotten anything delivered to me at work before…Today I got TWO things. First Holly sent me a fruit basket, then I got the worlds largest peace lily from my mom. What a great day! They made my week in fact!

I just finished my last run of this training program. 2 whopping miles. It felt great. I forgot to start my watch so I have no idea how long it was but it felt like 10 minutes. Yesterday I opted for a gym work out as my knees were killing me and I needed to take it easy. I enjoyed that work out. No one was at the gym so I had the place all to myself.

With this program wrapping up, I feel a great amount of gratitude towards all my friends and family and have a round or thank you’s to get in so in no particular order:

• Thank you to Amy A for putting this crazy idea in my head. Who knew I’d actually do it?
• Much appreciation and love my husband who sacrificed home cooked meals, time alone together, a clean apartment, and at times my general good nature.
• Allison, Hope and the others who have gone down this road before me; I will never forget all of the advise you’ve given me. Thank you for giving me the courage to do this.
• A big hug and a thank you to Holly for humoring me long enough to actually get through a half marathon and helping to keep me going strong. I owe you huge
• Love to all of my friends and family who have shown their support daily through calls and emails. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.
• To my in-laws for making the treck down to bring some Iowa cheer
• A huge HOORAY to my father in law for committing to 6 miles, Holly with 3 (at least I think) , and Amy with 2. A shout out to all my friends from the Lou who will come out to cheer on Sunday morning, even for the first stretch before 9am.

So now I’m off to prepare for the ‘big day’. I’ve got my weekend planned out. Today for lunch it’s Pasta House with the girls. Dinner is a quite night in with my husband, after running errands to get ready for the weekend. Tomorrow is PF Changs for dinner with the in-laws, packet pick up and resting. I’ve got my wardrobe picked out: Look for me in pink short sleeve shirt, black shorts and white shoes and socks. Oh, and don’t forget the knee brace (which I still have to buy a new one….) Keep me in your prayers on Sunday. All I’m asking for is a finish.