Challenge Completed!!!!

Yesterday was the Krispy Kreme Challenge, and boy was it a fun time!!!! It was 34 degrees and raining the entire time, but for some odd reason I stayed pretty warm and had a fantastic time. There were so many different people there from all parts of the United States and I felt very lucky to have had the chance to do this, plus they raised a ton of money for the NC Children's Hospital. I ran as a casual runner and not a challenger since this was my first time. I ran the first 2 miles, which was a feat since I have never ran more than a mile at a time. I then proceeded to get my box of hot, fresh doughnuts. I did not have to eat them since I was not a challenger, so I put them in a plastic bag to keep them protected from the nasty weather and then set off back to the finish line. Coming back was so much harder because one it was all up hill, and two i was just plain tired!!! But i took turns walking and running and finished in one hour and two minutes. I am very proud of myself and all of the other runners, especially those who ate all of the doughnuts. Your stomachs and legs are definitely stronger than mine. I wanted to thank everybody who prayed for me in preparing for this journey. I am so excited that i actually completed it and I am still alive and kicking. Maybe this is the start of more running and races??? Who knows, we will just have to see what the Lord has in store for me. I thought I would share just a couple of pictures from the race yesterday. They are not the best quality since it was foggy and rainy, but I think you will enjoy them all the same.

before jumping in line and shedding the rain gear

in line getting soaked but having so much fun!!!
after i was done, holding my protected little box of heaven :)