We are hitting the road and I'm excited. Hopefully everything has been thought of and packed. One last check of the weather, and it should be nice.
Thank you to all who have wished me luck. I know I have several people praying for me! I appreciate that so much.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Update
The wait is finally over for Warren. Please keep the rest of the family in your prayers.
From the Brokering's blog.....
Warren Brokering, husband, father, pastor, and friend went home to be with his Lord this afternoon, October 10, 2008, at 2:55 p.m. (ET). He was surrounded by his wife, Tana, his family, and dear friends. He is no longer in pain, and he is now face to face with Christ his Savior. Although his passing is painful, we are rejoicing with him as he enters a new, eternal life with Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7-8“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
From the Brokering's blog.....
Warren Brokering, husband, father, pastor, and friend went home to be with his Lord this afternoon, October 10, 2008, at 2:55 p.m. (ET). He was surrounded by his wife, Tana, his family, and dear friends. He is no longer in pain, and he is now face to face with Christ his Savior. Although his passing is painful, we are rejoicing with him as he enters a new, eternal life with Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7-8“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
Excited, but sad
Today I have mixed emotions. Today I should be soooo excited for the marathon. and I am. But I am also so sad for Tana, Warren and their family. The last update I heard is that "Warren was in the final stage, and to pray that he be taken quickly." It so hard to imagine what the family is going through and to know that Warren is suffering.
Today has been a lazy day. I slept till 9 and haven't really gotten out of bed. I almost don't feel guilty about it. I definitely need to make a list and get started on getting prepared for the weekend! The projected temperature keeps rising. At this point, I am planning on wearing my American Cancer Society singlet that I have worn for just about all my long runs.
Today has been a lazy day. I slept till 9 and haven't really gotten out of bed. I almost don't feel guilty about it. I definitely need to make a list and get started on getting prepared for the weekend! The projected temperature keeps rising. At this point, I am planning on wearing my American Cancer Society singlet that I have worn for just about all my long runs.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Prayer request
Please pray for my co-worker Tana and her husband, Warren. Warren has been fighting multiple organ cancer for over 2 1/2 years. He is at home and hospice has come in to help take care of him. My heart and prayers go out to them.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Great video
I found another video that is pretty good at pumping me up for the whole race experience. This video gave me a much bigger picture of the crowd size and the noise level to expect! WOW!
I have failed this week so far at relaxing or getting extra sleep. I have done very well at eating carbs. I made fettuccine alfredo and pumpkin cinnamon rolls both from scratch. This is amazing that they turned out since I can't even make deviled eggs, which I tried to do over the weekend.
Tonight I was supposed to run 3 miles, but it was raining. This run will probably just get skipped. I won't lose any training at this point.
Huge thanks for another donation to the America Cancer Society!!
I have failed this week so far at relaxing or getting extra sleep. I have done very well at eating carbs. I made fettuccine alfredo and pumpkin cinnamon rolls both from scratch. This is amazing that they turned out since I can't even make deviled eggs, which I tried to do over the weekend.
Tonight I was supposed to run 3 miles, but it was raining. This run will probably just get skipped. I won't lose any training at this point.
Huge thanks for another donation to the America Cancer Society!!
Monday, October 6, 2008
MaRaThOn WeEk!!!
Yay! This is marathon week. It is really weird to look at the last line of my training schedule and realize I am almost finished!
I ran 8 miles on Sunday afternoon by myself. This is a very hectic week for Craig and he is very busy studying for 2 exams and writing a huge paper. I came home Sunday after church and took a much needed 4 hour nap. I got up and took off before the sun went down. I guess I wasn't fully awake because I didn't take any water or Gu with me. You would think I wouldn't do something so dumb this late in my training. However, I really felt fine until I got the dreaded dehydrated headache after the run.
I purchased my last few items for the race. I bought a long sleeve under armour shirt in case it is cold, a new pair of socks, and some more Gu. So...as long as I have thought of everything, I should be prepared for the race.
I checked the weather for Chicago today 3 different times. For race day it said 30% chance of rain, then it changed to cloudy with cool temps. The last time I checked, the temperature had raised almost 4 degrees for the high and the low. UGG!! I guess there is no sense in really looking at it this far out. Sunday morning will tell!
I ran 8 miles on Sunday afternoon by myself. This is a very hectic week for Craig and he is very busy studying for 2 exams and writing a huge paper. I came home Sunday after church and took a much needed 4 hour nap. I got up and took off before the sun went down. I guess I wasn't fully awake because I didn't take any water or Gu with me. You would think I wouldn't do something so dumb this late in my training. However, I really felt fine until I got the dreaded dehydrated headache after the run.
I purchased my last few items for the race. I bought a long sleeve under armour shirt in case it is cold, a new pair of socks, and some more Gu. So...as long as I have thought of everything, I should be prepared for the race.
I checked the weather for Chicago today 3 different times. For race day it said 30% chance of rain, then it changed to cloudy with cool temps. The last time I checked, the temperature had raised almost 4 degrees for the high and the low. UGG!! I guess there is no sense in really looking at it this far out. Sunday morning will tell!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Changing season
Tonight was a quick 30 minute run. I was surprised at how early it is getting dark! After work, we ran a few errands, put the groceries away, and I took off. By the the end of my run - it was dark! It felt like I had a lot of extra energy, but I guess that is common during tapering.
This weekend, my long run is 8 miles. It will hopefully happen Sunday morning, before church, because I have to work Saturday morning. I only work 1 Saturday a month, October through April, but I was disappointed to give up part of my Saturday tomorrow. It should be a really nice weekend. What could be more fun than the Hill Climb parade, food, and fireworks!?
This weekend, my long run is 8 miles. It will hopefully happen Sunday morning, before church, because I have to work Saturday morning. I only work 1 Saturday a month, October through April, but I was disappointed to give up part of my Saturday tomorrow. It should be a really nice weekend. What could be more fun than the Hill Climb parade, food, and fireworks!?
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