Writing about the whole Ragnar experience was both difficult and amazing because that experience is one that will forever be with me. In so many ways it was the challenge of a lifetime. It made me realize that I am stronger than I ever knew and also that I have so far yet to go. These women and their stories became my idols and my inspirations.
With the help of 11 other amazing women we crossed the Finish Line and it was bittersweet. We saw Carrie racing toward us and we cheered like mad and, as she reached us, we ran with her. We ran (or as Kelly says, hobbled) together as a team and finished as a team. We received medals, t-shirts and had photos taken. Exhaustion was beginning to set in but I didn't want the moment to end. Do you know the feeling when you plan and prepare for an event and then as it draws to a close you feel sad that it's over and grieve just a little? That's what the end of Ragnar felt like to me. But now, almost 2 weeks later, I can smile and realize that Ragnar wasn't an ending but a beginning. I used to think I only had a few years left to challenge myself and now I know that I have my whole life left to try new things. My kids tease me that 40 is the new 20. Well, I am way past that and stronger than ever. Up next the Indianapolis Monumental 1/2 Marathon, 134 days and counting!
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