Here’s some photo’s of me and Webster after I got home yesterday. I missed him SO much so we cuddled up for a three hour nap together. He’s the cuddliest little kitty ever!
I can’t believe it’s here.
For a bit of history about how I got here, about to run my first half-marathon, check out these posts:
A 3-mile run. I was falling in love with running.
20 pounds lighter: It sure makes running a lot easier than it used to be.
500 miles: my New Year’s resolution was to run 500 miles this year.
21 minutes: two miles and 21 minutes felt so hard. 13.1 miles seemed impossible then…
No excuses, I hit a rut, but I pushed through it.
Training during midterms, balancing everything became difficult.
30-day shred: The best $14 I ever spent.
Cold run: Even below freezing temperatures didn’t stop me from getting a run in.
No gym membership, no problem: How I got creative once my gym membership expired.
I am stronger: a realization that the number on the scale doesn’t mean everything.
No music: learning to run without my beloved Sally.
Looking back on all these posts, I don’t know if I would have made it here if it hadn’t been for the support of the blogging community and the accountability that this blog has given me. I knew that you guys knew I was in training, so I wasn’t about to cop out and give up. I was determined to stick to it. I’ve never been able to stick with running before, but somehow I was able to this time. I think the blog and YOU guy’s deserve the credit for that one.
I’m so excited/nervous for this! I can’t believe it’s here…
I’ll be back Monday with an update and hopefully have a full race report for you by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Have a good weekend. XO
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Good luck!! You’ll do awesome! I vividly remember my 1st 1/2. I was so scared, and there were times during the race when I said, “self, are you seriously running 13.1 miles?”
Yea for you for doing this!
Awesome! Just keep it steady throughout and I think you’ll be able to run the whole thing! don’t forget to replenish yourself throughout!
I’m thinking about suspending my gym membership for the summer to try out jillian michaels shred dvd and stick it out with running!
You’re gonna rock it!
Good luck, that is so awesome! And by the way, your cat is adorable
You and Webster are TOOOOOOO cute!!!!
GOOD LUCK GIRL!!!!
I can’t wait to hear all about it!!!!
You’re going to rock it out, girl. love it! embrace it, you’ve got this one in the bag. Go have fun and set the standard that you can then beat later.
Good luck! I’ll be thinking about you tomorrow.
(And what a cute kitty!)
Good job for sticking to the training and GOOD LUCK!
Soooo excited for you!!!! Woot woot!!! Rock the race this weekend girl
You’ll be great =) Good luck and enjoy the accomplishment both while you’re running and afterwards. Happy thoughts coming your way!
Best of luck Amber!
>>I've never been able to stick with running before, but somehow I was able to this time. I think the blog and YOU guy's deserve the credit for that one.<<
YOU deserve the most credit! you stuck with it even when it was tough. you didn't let anything get in the way of your goal and that is something to be proud of. good luck Sunday!! can't wait to hear all about it (and hopefully see a pic of you crossing the finish line! how great will that feel!?)
btw, you already know this, but Webster is freakin adorable! so cute that he cuddles with you!
Good luck Amber!! Can’t wait to hear all about it!!!!!!!
Jenna
xoxo
I love the links to all your past posts that talk about how you got HERE…your FIRST HALF MARATHON! CONGRATS and good luck!
Good Luck!
And Just curious, but were you actually sleeping during those pictures, or were they posed?
I just found your blog and I am in the same boat as you, well sort of. I am running my first 10 miler on sunday (not quite a half) and I am excited and nervous all at the same time! Good luck on your race, I’m sure you will do great!
That was a really good post!! I could totally identify with the various hurdles you had to go through!!!
Good luck on the 1/2 marathon, I will totally be thinking of you and sending you good running vibes 
Knowing that you’re running 13.2 miles will make my 5 miles a lot easier! 
OMG I am so excited for you I can’t stand it. I cannot WAIT to know what the experience is like!! Ps i love the post 21 minutes. I will read all of these-they are so motivational to get ready for the race!
Thats awesome Amber!! I saw on Facebook you’re done now, congrats!!!
:):)
Hey, you’re probably done with the race by now but I’m sure you did SO well! It’s been awesome to seeing you progress in your running Amber, and you make me really want to start running again! Great job, you are awesome
~Amanda
Good Luck! (Even though I think it’s over now) I was thinking of you this weekend, wondering how it went for you. Hope it was awesome!!!