A few weeks ago the Sisterhood had a give-away for this race. We had to leave a comment, tweet, facebook, etc and tell about the reasons we want to win. I decided that if I won this race package I could finally go meet Lisa and Christy in Austin. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to me. I got excited and asked hubby about it. He said ok, so I left the comment and walked away all the while hoping and praying that I would be picked! Austin is just a few measley hours from here and I would get to meet 2 wonderful women who have helped me greatly over the past 2 years!
But, before the winner was chosen some "bad stuff" happened and it didn't look like I would be able to go whether I won or not. I emailed the ladies and told them to pull me from the contest. Apparently, Lisa didn't get the memo (and I'm glad she didn't now!!) and I was chosen as the winner for the race packet . I told hubby that was chosen and he said "um, ok I guess as long as you don't have to spend money on hotel you can go ahead and go!" I went from sad, depressed to excited and happy in one swift move. I figured I could stay with someone, right??!! Turns out my options for staying with someone were knocked out of the water. So I had a decision to make. I could go ahead and tell Lisa and Christy I am doing the race or tell them I'm not doing the race.
So...Sunday afternoon in the middle of a pretty crappy, emotional run I decided I was gonna do this. I'm gonna take my chances...do my best with preparing for the race in the 4 weeks I have before it happens and figure out where I'm gonna sleep later!! I emailed Lisa and told her it was a go...This afternoon she sent me the promo code for the race and I just finished signing up!! I am officially signed up for my next 5K so there is no turning back now!! I figure I probably won't be able to run the entire 5K yet, but I will do my best and that's all I can ask of myself. Besides I'm gonna have a great time with Lisa and Christy and I'm sure they will make the weekend worth it!!
I can't wait!!! See you guys on April 16th!! Whoohooo!!
6 comments:
Oh Ann, I am so jealous. Meeting Lisa and Christy is a total dreamof mine. You are going to do a great job on this 5k. I just know it. I can't wait to hear all about it.
Can I just say how jealous I am!!! back up a week from the last C25K training you completed and start there. You will be fine. Just think....you get to meet Lisa and Christy...that alone will push you to rock that 5K!
I love 5ks but im super intimidated by the one I have coming up. Its in 3 weeks and im thinking about postponing my return.
That's so awesome that you won!
You are going to do great Ann! I'm so excited to meet you, too. You're MY inspiration, girlfriend.
Nothing like signing up for a race to totally get you motivated! Four weeks, you have plenty of time!!! Good luck!
Woohoo!! This is awesome! And you are going to do GREAT!
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