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Okay, I never thought I'd be saying this, but running a marathon was kind of fun. I mean, I felt really exhausted at some points and I can barely walk today, but it was definitely worth it. I ran most of the way with Jade and Cindy, which was absolutely awesome! Having people you know around you to push you is so great. We would run three minutes and then walk for one minute, which worked out really well, I think. And Jade was running the stopwatch (I forgot mine), so that was a huge blessing that she did that for us!!!!! I was feeling pretty good up until mile twenty, and then I was like, 'Yes, almost finished, but not really because five miles is still quite a ways! Ah!' But you know what, who would have thought that random strangers could be so encouraging and convicting! Seriously, it was so awesome having those people there! They were so great. I also really liked the orange slices; they were also very encouraging. I'm back in Abilene now, so I'm going to break out the ice and see what I can do about all of these achy muscles!!!

Congrats everyone! You guys are just so great and class has been really fun with you guys....really, it has. I hope I'll see you around in the future (I may not recognize you unless you're wearing running garb and looking rather sleepy, but I"ll do my best).


Dr. Wright!!! It was awesome seeing you at the race! Your perseverance inspired me! Thanks for practicing/running what you teach. You rock (white rock, that is).

kristen