It looks like it is going to happen. We won't decide officially until this Friday, but we are strongly leaning towards moving to CO. Wow! I so badly want to go, but I am scared, too. This will be a big change for our family. Are we ready????
It is sorta a strange happening that I will miss so much about Texas and I want to go. The mountains are calling to me. I want to breath the cold air and get numb from running in the snow. I LOVE the cold. San Antonio is just not the place for me...what more can I say?
I will miss my family tons. They do so much for us, and I know they want us to stay. It won't be the same with us in CO. But it won't be a bad change. We will still see you, Mom. Not weekly, but often. I promise. And we will call you on the web cam at least once a week.
I will greatly miss getting to be a part of Team Traverse. I am grateful to our sponsors for their support of our team and will feel lonely running on my own up there. And what will I do without a coach? My goodness...I might run myself into the ground.
Changes are coming. I am hoping for them to be good. If anyone who reads this is willing, please add us to your prayers as we make our decisions final.
About Me
- aniejoy
- Why and when I started running is a bit of a tale. Basically, I ran my first race at the age of 6. I beat a lot of 5th graders in the mile at a summer track meet. Fast forward about 6 years. At this point in my life, I was over weight and in horrible shape. My doctor told me that if I wanted any chance of controlling my asthma, I needed to get in better shape. So I started walking...and then running. That was about 15 years ago. It is sorta funny that I considered myself a "fitness runner" until after winning my first ultra. Now I run because it is a passion. I love pushing myself to the limit and seeing if I can push my limits farther. I love being fit. And I LOVE being out doors on the trails. I have run more races then I can count. But only 6 marathons and 3 ultras. The PR I am most proud of is my 18:05 5k last summer. I beat everyone at that race. Even the guys. In 2007, I placed 3erd overall at the SA marathon and 1st in Bexar county the year before that. But I am not proud of those times. Both of those races were on off days for me. The only advise I have is never give up. It is amazing what our bodies can accomplish if we train them properly and give them time.
After All Nighter
Prickly Pear 50k 2008
4 comments:
Best of luck to you and your family, Melanie! Very jealous of your move-you'll love it up there!
I'll keep you in my prayers, Melanie. I echo Pete - I am really jealous!!! You'll establish and new routine and will be just fine.
Colorado! FUN!! I would LOVE to move more north, really just out of TX. The allergies are kicking my family in the behinde. I'm sure you will rock running up there too!
Haven't you always wanted to live in Colorado? That's so fun that you get to have your dream come true!
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