I did it!
Though, I must clarify...We did not just run over the Kemah Bridge, we also ran back to where we started.
...in the humid, Houston heat.
102° at 6 p.m.
The bridge run is very much a metaphor for things in my life:Starting over.
Entering into a new season of life.
Leaving the past, in the past.
Literally, taking one step at a time to reach the finish line.
And, a reminder... with God, anything is possible (even a 140 foot high, 2 mile long bridge).
My time was not super (38 minutes), but the event itself is a HUGE triumph for me.
I came in last, but I had everyone's support when I finished! The crowd cheering me on made me well up with tears of gratitude, and I also thought of all of you that have been so encouraging to me.
And, bonus... a couple of girlfriends and hunky guys came back to finish with me, including Mr. Karate McHottie (see first photo: grey shirt/black shorts)!
I have successfully crossed the bridge, and started my new life.Thank you for following me on this journey.
I have just begun!
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14 comments:
I'm a little teary for you! Congratulations!! What an amazing accomplishment. I hope you feel really good today!
See? I knew you could :0) Congratulations!!!!!
Congratulations!! What a wonderful accomplishment.
Your post gave me goosebumps. So inspiring to all! Here's to the past and how far you've come, and to your new season!
Cheers!
Brooke
THAT IS AMAZING
So proud of you!!!
So so proud. :)
Congratulations! This was no small task, and I'm proud of you!
As I'm reading your post my eyes are just spilling over with tears. I am SO happy for you! this is a huge accomplishment that you will always have to cherish! I am so proud to be your blog buddy! And am looking forward to continuing the journey with you! Hooray for you!!
Congrats! and stay strong...you are off to a great start!
Congrats! Kudos to you! I'm so proud of you!
What a wonderful accomplishment! (from the girl who thinks it's something when I DRIVE over that bridge, lol!)
You GO GIRL! You should be very proud of yourself!
Why do I want to cry reading this? I am just so proud of you!! I think 38 minutes is GREAT!
My first 5k a friend of mine came back and finished with me too - it's so nice!
So, so proud of you!!!
Sorry I am just getting to your blog this week it's been crazy around here! Congrats, Congrats, Congrats I knew you could do it! Hugs!
That's amazing! Way to go! I've never run anything so that's just awesome. Love the whole bridge metaphor & stuff.
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