* I don't want to do it
* I'm nervous
* what route would be best
* will I have the strenght?
* it will take me how long? almost 4 hours? or more?!!!
* what am I thinking that is insane!?
* well, what if I do it later - can't do it later, just do it Kara
* well, the sun will be out
* can I just go back to sleep right now? NO!
* did I eat too much or too little?
* will I have enough fluids?
* will my shoes be able to make it all the way through?
* this is going to hurt, oh my legs they hurt already
* wait a second, this is what I want to do!
* I know I will feel awesome afterwards!
* the birds are chirping!!
* I can do this! God can do this - He can do this through me!
* if I do this, it will be a testament to His strength and not mine
* hmmmmmm how many GU's will it take...4?
* what is the flatest route I can run or that can have a bike accompany me?
* it is just 1 mile at a time (2 miles for every water stop)
* every 4 or so miles for GU
* what is the best way to dress - 45/50 degrees to 65 degrees while I run
--- Nike shorts (cold legs will get warmer)
--- Flying Pig Mini-Marathon short sleeve running shirt (a little cold for sleeveless running shirt)
--- maroon long-sleeve wick-away shirt (holds cell phone too & to keep warm)
--- hat (yellow or white?)
--- sunglasses (el cheapo pair)
--- Garmin Forerunning 205 watch
--- 26.2 Chicaband
--- running socks & 2 types of shoes (old running shoes phrasing them out & new running shoes) *yellow tag on old pair of running shoes is my "chip" from the Tulsa Half-Marathon in November 2010 where I almost broke 2 hours
--- Body Glide Anti-Chafe
* ipod shuffle? or no ipod shuffle? (well you know God has been telling you lately or you sense He is telling you to turn it off) so NO - woah, never have ran without it
Oh Kara, I admire you so much! If I had half the motivation! Love you, Mom
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