It's been a long hot summer here in Arizona. Miserably hot! You have definitely taken a beating in the most extreme way. You didn't ask for the constant pounding I give you on a daily basis. I can't help but express my gratitude to the both of you. (left and right) You have carried me from the 2nd week in July (10 weeks to be exact) until the present day without any complaints. Just occasional grumpiness now and again to let me know you are sore and tired, but overall no whining has occurred.
My UGLY feet. Ick!
Left and right toes have expressed their frustration by abandoning 4 of their toenails. That's okay. A minor hiccup I can deal with, although the "toad ogar like" appearance isn't too attractive and pedicures are embarrasing.
I didn't realize how painful this was until I tried it for 5 minutes!
I have tried keeping you content by feeding you glucosomine, giving you ice baths and allowing you to stretch, oh, and appropriate rest. That is important too, but sometimes hard, because I don't realize you have been over worked.... We are going on week 11 of training together and you have not only carried me through several miles (120ish or so to be exact), but sprinted when I gave you fuel (aka chocolate gu) and have done your fair share of hills. Just a few more weeks of 3am rising, I can already see the light at the end of the tunnel. I just pray we can both hold on for 4 more weeks and keep the rest of your neighbors happy (like hips, knees, and glutes). Thanks for being a part of me, I honestly don't know what I would do without you. I feel extremely blessed to have you attached to me.
Love, Me
xoxox
13 comments:
Your poor feet! Holy cow! I had no idea training did so much to your feet!
I played on a powder puff team when I was up at Ricks. It was so much fun.
All this from the girl who used to never run! Impressive my friend.
I am so impressed that you will do all this to reach your goal!
Dear Jenny's Legs,
You are such a motivation to me! You always are so happy, even at 3 a.m. I love that you are so determined to finish your goal. Hang in there for just a few more weeks. You can do it. All my love,
Tiffany's legs
That looks rough, Jenny. I love that you love running, but you're not making a convert out of me:)
oh jenny you deserve one dang good pedicure come november 7th! i am proud of you and your feet for all they have done these past 10 weeks! you guys are awesome and your missing toe nails are just tough!!
I am so impressed Jenni! I can hardly motivate myself to run a mile. Good for you!
I didn't mean to spell your name with an i-oops!
All I can say is Wo!!
What a cute post :)
Your poor toes...but I guess that just comes with the territory right? And 3am?? I cannot even imagine!1 You make me feel guilty. I repeatedly TRY to wake up at 6am just to get a quick 30 minute workout in before the kids get up...and I CANNOT do it :) I just can't lose sleep for exercise.
Good for you!
Don't forget how important rest is! You have muscle memory on your side and you can do this!!! I am so excited for you!
Yikes Jenny! Way to go though!
wow, you are such an inspiration! I am doing my first 1/2 marathon in a couple of weeks and always wonder in the back of my mind if I could do a full. I think I could. :) Good luck!! You will do great.
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