Race Day

I have really enjoyed running these past few years and after having Danilo 5 months ago I could not wait to get back to running. I decided to sign up for a 1/2 marathon with my college roommate, Bree. Training for this race has been extremely challenging since I am also trying to get back into shape after having my second child. Each mile of my training had been difficult but I have really enjoyed the challenge and my time alone on the road. Running is my outlet for so many things. I can just lace up my shoes and head out the door for a run where I clear my mind, and enjoy my time that I have all alone to myself. I do my long runs on Saturday mornings and get up early and headed out the door for a nice cool, crisp run. Sometimes I come back and all the boys are still in bed, and other times there was a warm breakfast waiting for me that Dario and Vince made me.

I left all the boys at home on Friday and headed to Richmond, VA to get ready for my half marathon. It was the first night away from Danilo but I enjoyed the 6 hours straight of sleeping without waking up to feed Danilo or pump. We got up early Saturday morning for our 1/2 marathon to a crisp 29 degrees. We braved the cold and started our run, which was amazing. The crowd was really into the race, and there were people cheering you on throughout the race. There were bands playing at every mile, and over 100 motivating signs on the lawns that we past. Even though I was surrounded by thousands of people at the race, I was in my own little world. I enjoyed my alone time, soaking up every aspect of this race. I finished the race strong and beat my goal, and I was so proud of myself! I made training a priority, and really put my heart and soul into it, and it paid off in the end.