12 weeks of recovery and the Two Cities Half Marathon

So after having learned a few things from my 6 weeks of recovery race, I knew this run would be epic.  I had planned on making it a target race, but I was now going to be happy with just not throwing up at the finish line.  I knew there would be plenty of time to finish since there was a full marathon also on the course.  I also knew I would have plenty of my running family out there with me to keep me moving.  

First thing I learned from the last race was I had to start out strong and with a specific goal in mind.  I had talked it out with a couple of people and knew what I needed to and hoped to do.

While it was not the PR celebration last years race was, it was still a great comeback event and I can't wait for the next round.

With my friend Emelia before the race.  She was a part of team Red, White, and Blue.  I am so proud to call this amazing woman my friend.  Thanks to her help getting in some extra training miles, my race day was the success it was.

With my friend Stefanie before the race.  This face I cannot begin to say thank you enough to.  I feel so blessed to have her as my friend again after so many years apart.  She is my rock in making sure I finish strong.  We spent many miles leap frogging back and fourth during this event.  

With my friend Josette before the race.  So proud of this lady.  She has pushed her limits in the last year and has become a stronger finisher with multiple sub-3 hour finishes under her belt.  She now runs when the urge moves her and she always finishes strong.

This amazing family has been through for me the last year for a lot.  Jason and the kiddos are always smiling when I stumble through the finish line and Stef, well she is always waiting there to cheer me through the end.

Our finish line photo with our new bling!  Our 2nd year in a row for this one.  Can't wait for the next one for sure with this cheesy face.  Thank you again Stef for all you and your family have done for me in the last year.

And to the people from Zensah and KTtape, I could not have made it this far through my recovery without you.  Just wish I had remembered to take a photo of the knee compression and tape during the race.

Next up is the San Dimas Turkey Trot (and volunteer for the Tri).  Will be my second time for this event and I can't wait to see my Renegade Racing family.