xpost - Diva Half Marathon with Pics

2 ½ years ago, a girls’ weekend away (which I never took, too busy doing for my family and others) in my mind consisted of spas, massages, pedis and manis, chocolate, wine, good food, books, hanging out…  In other words, spoiled and inactive.  Now, my friends and I go on girls weekends where we shop at expos to buy workout/racing gear, have healthy dinners, spend the evening watching chick flicks, doing our nails and blinging out our race gear (ok, that’s what bringing a 19 year old along does to you, my friend and I who have done this before would never have thought of it), then getting up at 4:50am to get ready and catch the shuttle to the start of the race, and finally spending the morning doing a half marathon. 

We rocked it.  In terms of time, we didn’t do that well but we stopped for pictures at every market and had the time of our lives, singing, cheering, encouraging others, and just rocking.  It was a beautiful day, perfect weather, not too hot nor too cold. 

I just want to say that if I can do it, you can too.  2 ½ years ago, I couldn’t walk ¼ mile without my lower back and knees hurting.  Wherever you are on your journey, keep pushing for yourself!  I believe in you, and you must believe in yourself!

Jan

Here are some pictures.

I’m second from the left.  My friend on the left runs it while the rest of us walk/run.