What an experience. I did all the things they say you should do post-marathon – drank chocolate milk (my favorite!), iced my legs, rested, took ibuprofen and ate ice cream (that last one is my personal addition to the list.) I was a little sore on Sunday, less sore on Monday. I took walks both days and by Tuesday felt back to normal. As normal as one can be, I guess, after such a phenomenal experience.
What a blessing to be able to review my goals…
1) to finish the marathon (check);
2) to finish on my own two feet and NOT riding the sweeper bus (check); and
3) to raise at least $4000 ($2000.00 for the National Hospice Foundation, $1000.00 for the Regional Hospice Program in Hayward, Wisconsin - the folks who helped us care for my mom, and $1000.00 for the Deaf Hospice Program in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, a program that provides hospice support to Deaf patients and family members.) (check and still in progress. The fundraising site will remain open through June, for anyone who would still like to donate to these amazing programs. ) http://www.active.com/donate/runtoremember2012/runpaularun
I am grateful beyond words for all of the encouragement, support and love you all have generously given me. Thank you. I am deeply touched and will carry that with me always.
Love, Paula
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