Only 3 weeks away!

I've pretty much been the worst blogger ever this season with Team Challenge. I started off okay, and did a good amount of blogging for the team blog, but obviously over the past month have been super slack. I've had a much harder time sticking to my training this season --- while I don't feel awful health-wise, I also don't feel amazing. I work 10-hour days now, and by the time I get home pretty much all I want to do is put on my pajamas and rest. I'm exhausted all the time it seems! And my weekends have been jam-packed since the summer .... which is a good thing but I'm definitely burning the candle at both ends!

In 3 short weeks, I will have finished my THIRD half-marathon! I am so excited for the Las Vegas trip and for another experience with Team Challenge. Our team is great this season, and we have so many really cool people and awesome mentors. I've really enjoyed being able to lead the run/walk group and take a leadership role within the organization. The run/walk folks are really great and it's been fun to get to know them all during our weekly runs! It's amazing how much you can share with people when you're running for a 2+ hour stretch of time! :)

This past weekend, we completed our 11 mile run! I remember this point last season and feeling completely overwhelmed, and I have to say that nothing has changed at all! I was still exhausted running 11 miles, I was still sore and tired afterwards, and I still feel nervous at having to run 13.1 miles in just a few short weeks! It is nice knowing that I have completed the distance 2 times before, and that I have completed this course in Vegas before. I have to keep reminding myself that it is flat in Las Vegas and hopefully the excitement of the day will keep me going!

I'm still busy fundraising, but continue to be humbled by the support of so many friends and family. Our team has raised over $107,000 .... all money that will go towards research in Crohn's and Colitis! I am SO ready for there to be a cure!