Holy cow! So many of you have left me such encouraging posts about the Half, saying I should do it.
I guess I made it seem like I was doubting myself or was kind of wishy-washy, and that's why I ultimately decided not to.
But in reality, after deciding not to do it months ago, things came up and I made other plans for the weekend
-JJ will be busy with baseball all weekend, so I have to be home for the dogs. I'd have to drive down Friday night since the race is easly Saturday morning and he'll be gone as well.
-Financially, I can't afford to get a hotel room, register, and the extra expsenses associated with the run because I didn't plan on it and set money aside in the budget.
-Though Chrissy invited me to crash with her, I'd like to have JJ or my family/friends there with me when I do this. I'd also like to make it a mini-vacation and spend the day at Epcot if I'm there.
-I am going to be catering a dessert bar for an engagement party on the 6th, and then attending the party, so on the 4th, 5th and 6th, I'm going to be really busy and I can't cancel this.
So if I were a single girl, or had family closeby and didn't have 3 dogs depending on me, I'd do it! It's just something I have to plan ahead for.
But I really do appreciate the encouragement and your confidence in me means so much :)
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totally understandable! I'll be sure to give you a recap of how it goes. I am more than doubting myself lately... I think there will be many walk breaks, but I am hoping that the energy around me will help the 13 miles whiz by!
ReplyDeleteI was going to tell you that you should do it, too! But the Disney Half in January is a great race (I've done it twice) and you'll feel much better about doing a race that you've planned well in advance for and where JJ can come cheer you on.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be great to have your family there to support you, so I think your decision is a wise one...you could always just train and do one on your normal running route....kinda to prove something to yourself that you can do it!
ReplyDeleteI understand how you feel. As much as I'd love to cover the countryside entering races all over the place .. it's just not feasible for me. There's a huge cost involved and committment. Sure would be nice to have some family there ... that's one thing I rarely ever get.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I left you a bloggy award today. Thanks for being an inspiration!