Atlanta Marathon Memories

So here's the rundown on marathon #2 ...

The Atlanta Marthon - started at 7am.

35 chilly degrees at start.

First time I wore a hat for 16 miles. I used my gloves as a tissue.

The outfit I wore was the first time I wore it - no test runs!

The shoes I wore had 13 miles on them...

The socks were new.

No chaffing ANYWHERE!


I drank about 4-6oz of Powerade at almost each water station - red, yellow, blue - all so mmmmm!

I drank water when I swallowed down my Strawberry Banana Power Bar gels or when I felt thirsty.



I started listening to music at mile 3.

I was pretty much cold the first 12 miles.

I warmed up by mile 16.


I never hit the wall!!!!! 

I wore a 4:45 pace tat and followed it like the absolute law.

I rarely walked, except at water stops for 15 sec. at most; 1 min or so up 2 long hills, and 2 minutes up Heart Attack Hill at mile 24. I just had to then.


I prayed. A lot. I sang. I looked at charming, beautiful southern Victorian homes through Atlanta and wondered how they must look inside. I took in the beautiful fall colored trees. I soaked up the sun when it was on my face. I thanked all the supporters. I high fived little kids. I talked to myself a lot. I felt strong. My foot hurt. My calves hurt. Then they didn't. My legs were burning up the hills. I felt happy. I felt His presence the entire time.

I heard my name .3 of a mile from the finish line. It was a sweet friend who lived down there, hoped she'd see me, and happened to right before she left!

I saw the finish line (pictured below!). I saw 4:50. I felt true bliss of hard work truly paying off.

I crossed the finish line. I received a medal from a sweet lady. I saw my camera man. I walked backward just a little and tried to re-enact just receiving my medal! (It was funny!)

I saw my family and my parents and was enveloped by so much love.

I answered questions about the race, about the awesome ministry I ran for, and was just overwhelmed when I heard I meet my goal of helping 200 children and then some.  

205 precious children. I prayed for each of them. I will continue to pray for each of them.

I loved every single second of how hard and hilly this run was.

I'll do it again once I can. :)