One week until CA

So as of yesterday I have one week until I will be in california to watch Smalls graduate. I celebrated it by running 12 miles. This is how it went: Mile 1 was slow, after picking up pace I thought that deciding to run 12 miles was stupid at mile 5. Then at mile 7 I said I could do this all day. At mile 7.22 I decided to walk a little (so sad) regained my stamina and only walked here and there the rest of the way but I am still so proud for finishing. The time to beat for this half marathon is 2:35 and since my time for the 12 miles was 2:09 I think I just may make it!

I really should have drank water before hand, omitted coffee that morning, wore running shorts as apposed to tiny yoga shorts and stretched before the run.... I did none of those things but luckily it didn't really do anything to hurt me so lesson NOT learned. Maybe next time... I did burn the inside of my thighs from rubbing so that may have me rethink what i will be wearing for the half marathon in just 2 WEEKS. 

During the run I had to pray a lot and envision but how sweet it would be to cross the finish line in my favorite city. I can't believe how far God has taken me on this journey. I think I am a little terrified to see what his next plans are.