I signed up back in January to run the Chicago Marathon. I was anxiously looking forward to starting training in June for my first marathon. Obviously that didn't happen and I didn't get to run in the marathon, or did I? :)
I actually did get to run in the marathon.
One of the girls that I work with at school took it upon herself to set up a relay team to run the marathon for me using my number and my chip. It was awesome! There were over 16 different people who volunteered to run/walk part of the 26.2 miles in my place.
Although I wasn't able to start the race, I was able to finish it. I hopped on to the course with six of my friends to finish the last 0.2 miles of the race. We all ran across the finish line together. It was a tremendous feeling. I cannot explain how loved and supported I felt at that moment.
My first marathon is something I will never forget. It was over 85 degrees out and people were running miles in the beastly heat....for me. Amazing!
Thank you to all of you who participated. I truly love each and every one of you!
And on that note...anybody up for it again next year?!?! :)
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Hurray Sheri!!!!!
I should have all my set backs from this past summer taken care of so I am definitely in for the '08 LaSalle Chicago Marathon in October! January 1st 2008 can't come fast enough for me as that's when I'll be signing up for the race, Yippee!!!
Mary
see? now i feel even worse that i wasn't there! but i was in spirit! :)
I might be tempted for next year...
I will run next year Sheri!! You know I can't run fast or far, but I will run right behind you (probably far behind you) next year! This blog entry made me cry! Love you so much and I am so proud of you.
Cari
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