Thursday, October 15, 2015

Throwback Thursday

This particular photo showed up on my timehop the other day and boy did it bring back a lot of memories. This was taken after my 1st half marathon, what an incredible experience it was. 


I never imagined in my life that I would complete one but this proved to be more difficult because of several reasons.

45 days prior to this I found out I was pregnant, we were overjoyed and I put plans to run this race on hold. However, 30 days later I found out it was an ectopic pregnancy and I had to have several shots to end it, because it was extremely dangerous. I felt defeated. I was determined at that point to complete this race no matter what. I was 2 weeks post treatment, Kyle was at NTC, I had an upper respiratory infection, and this half is known as one of the most challenging in El Paso. 

I will never forget the emotions I felt as I crossed the finish line.

I am 3 weeks away from completely my 13th half marathon, and I am reminded by this picture that no matter what I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. 

No matter your situation you can accomplish anything you put your mind to! 


22 comments:

  1. They are good words of inspiration! And I'm here to tell you hello. :)

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  2. I am so sorry for that first lost, I can't imagine what you had to deal with regarding your emotions. Way to go channeling everything into running. You are incredibly inspirational.

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  3. I teared up reading this; you are an absolute inspiration, Jen!!

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  4. You are truly amazing! Mentally and physically.

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  5. Keep it up! I keep telling myself that I'm going to start running, but it just doesn't happen. lol. Oh well, one day, right?

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  6. You're amazing. I had no idea that happened to you and I am so sorry. You are an incredible person and I wish I could just hug you in real life <3

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  7. You are such an amazing person, Jen. I remember this! crazy to believe it's been two years!

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  8. Hear, hear! You are awesome, plain and simple!! I admire your fighting spirit, lady! xx

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  9. I can't believe you've done 13 within 2 years! You are a rockstar!

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  10. You are so inspiring me, Jen! I'm going to need a little bit of your guts come Sunday!

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    1. Thank you!! Hugs! I know you rocked your half marathon today!!!

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  11. You are such an inspiration! :)

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  12. I can't believe your first half was only two years ago... you've run so many now!!! You rock! :)

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Love hearing from you!! :)