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Warrior Mountain Classic! :)

September 19, 2009 (Afternoon)

Exercise Type: Run

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Well I just gotta say that I am SO stinkin proud of Meridian Cross Country! Everyone totally tore it up out there and that is very commendable considering the course:)
Let's see here...I had SOOOO much fun this race!! I didn't even feel like I was racing, I just felt like I was running, just me and God and my teammates. It was amazing.
The first mile I felt really good. I just took things a little at a time and the hills weren't too bad. The second mile I felt about the same. I started to get a little frustrated whenever I saw a new hill, but they weren't as bad as I thought they would be. My favorite part of the race, other than the downhill part at the end haha, was when me, Sarah, and Rachael were running together. That was the most fun and most encouraging part of the race for me! I especially love running with these two girls because they have a way of encouraging me without having to say anything. I was so glad they were there when we caught glimpse of the monster hill. I think I probably would have died if they weren't there with me, taking it on. :) Thanks you guys!
Right before the humongous hill, I said a quick prayer out loud asking God for renewed strength. And you know what? After the hill, I felt SO strong! I was flying down the hill and I just felt so free and alive. It was the best I have ever felt running ever. You see, running is a very spiritual experience for me. I feel closest to God when I run because I know that I can't do this difficult sport with out Him. And I know He was there on the course with me today and that is how I was able to finish without completely collapsing:)
All in all, this was my FAVORITE course. I just felt so amazing in those mountains! I loved everything about it. It was completely amazing. I even found something positive in the monster hill: Okay, it is so funny when you see everyone climbing up the hill and they are like "UGH! THIS IS SO RETARDED! I HATE THIS!!" HAHAHAHA. So this race, was a happy race for me:) I loved it!
And thank you so much Rusty, Brice, and Lizz for an amazing day and race! You guys are the best! I am so proud to have you as coaches:)