Thought I might get a few tips from one of the lifesavers before the race!! Hmmm, he was the strong silent type for sure. Wasn't giving much away.
I was running today for three people. Firstly my very special Grandma Ivy who passed away in 2006. Secondly my wonderful mother-in-law Pat who passed away in 2008. Both not having passed away from breast cancer, but both very special women in my life, so my run today was dedicated to them. And thirdly I was running for my workmate and friend Trudy who is fighting the fight against breast cancer right now. Having just finished chemo she is about to start radiotherapy, and it was such a motivating factor during the run that when I hit the rises in the park and breathing got labored and legs got heavy, I just thought of Trudes and how crap she feels with her chemo and it kept me going.
With Mike not down for this run, mum became chief paparrazzi, screaming madly as I ran past.
Poor mum looked more than a little scared at my enthusiasm after I crossed the finish line! 8km under my belt, running the whole way, first fun run I've done that in (my last fun run being back in February). I felt absolutely amazing. Mike even commented that having just finished in this photo, I didn't even look as exhausted as I used to look, although my legs are certainly feeling it tonight!!
THE SPOILS OF VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!! My little medallion and a banana!! Oh and a Princess sash which I just may wear to work tomorrow.
So after this, home to shower and change and then off to a special Mothers Day lunch at Empire Grill. Being that one of my step-daughters now lives in Geelong she came with us and it was just lovely. LADIES WHO LUNCH! That's what I want to call us. We had a terrific time. And this is what it's all about, to be a good role model for my family, for my stepchildren, and to live a good, honest and healthy life with enthusiasm.
Shhhhh ... don't tell Mish! But I thought 8km run meant I could partake in dessert. Between us, okay? Lemon cheesecake, orange shortbread and mango sorbet. OMG . IT . WAS . GOOD !
Hope that your Mother's Day was as brilliant as mine!
5 comments:
Well done, Carol! I hope you do wear the sash to work (go on, you know you want to).
Glad you had a lovely Mother's Day. :)
Well done Carol, awesome effort and yes you earned a reward.
I can agree with you about feeling it when running but thinking about what your friend is going through with her chemo. That is exactly what I think of when training and when I was running my half. I wasn't going to give in just like those I know battling this crappy disease don't give in. We have a chance to walk away att he end of it and only feel sore. These fighters are in a battle for their life.
Well done once again. You have come on in leaps and bounds and should be so happy and proud of yourself.
Fantastic blog post, Carol. Your mum would have been so proud - and you look like you still had plenty of energy left at the end! Another lap perhaps? ; )
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Well done!! Such a special day for you & your Mum. And that dessert looks DELISH! You definitely deserved it!!! x
Awesome effort Carol! It made me think of how my Mum would feel if she saw me do something like that... maybe one day she will. You've planted a seed, now lets see what comes of it.
Annie xox
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