As you know, I was originally registered for the 2017 marathon, but due to injury and lack of proper training, I deferred to 2018. When I registered in 2017, I agreed to run for a charity, Diabetes Action. I had a certain amount of money that had to be raised before I was "official", which I raised within a month of registering. I assumed that by deferring my bib to 2018, I would still be running with Diabetes Action. It turns out that Diabetes Action is NOT a charity partner of the MCM this year and I will not be running for them.
Since I had already paid my fees and raised my money, my bib is still valid for the 2018 marathon. I am signed up and ready to get to training. But I wont be running for a charity. Which is kind of the entire purpose of me running, right? #imrunningforpat.... Now, Im not saying that my cool # is gone for good. This just means that I have some researching to do and I may end up just running for Pat on my own, no help of a charity. I would love to find another diabetes charity to fund raise for, so please dont think that your wallets are safe. More info to come on that.
I guess this could be seen as a good thing. A silver lining type of deal. I am no longer forced to wear a terrible fitting team shirt on race day. I can make my own super cool #imrunningforpat shirt that fits me and that I feel good running in. Ah yes, my creative side is already sketching doodles of # ideas!
Either way, I will still be running this marathon for Patty, Pete, Patrick, Pat, Bro, Bubby, Pat-a-ricky, or any other name that he has been called that relates to Patrick. He still has T1 diabetes and he is still my really cool big brother. Does that ever go away? Is there an age where you stop thinking your big brothers are cool? I just cant see that happening...
I was really lucky to get to hang out with Pat again recently. In true Big Brother- Little Sister fashion, we took a picture.
Dont mind the beverage in my hand..
I ran my further distance this year the day after that photo. 5 big ole miles. It was actually the best run that I had in a long time. I felt at peace the entire time, just like I was supposed to be running. I have a couple of short runs this week and then my first big race of the year on Saturday. The Circular Logic Marathon relay with a few of my best girl friends. I have 7 miles on my agenda for that race. I will then be pounding the pavement the next day at a local 5k that my work is hosting. I expect nothing from the 5k and will probably do some walking along the route.
Once I cross the finish line of the 5k, and I indulge in a beer or three, marathon training begins. I have to start getting serious. I am only 8 months-ish out from MCM18.. But first I think I need to find a new charity to fundraise for!!
#imrunningforpat
#mcm18
You should probably follow me on Instagram as well. There is even more to my journey that I post on there.
Facebook isnt as fun as my Insta account, but if you want, you can find me there too.
And while we are at it, Im also on Snapchat. Now, I will warn you. I dont know shit about Snapchat. My posts are ridiculous and few and far between. But, hey, who am I to say what you like?
@lauralou644 (idk how to link my snap here..sorry. not a techie person)
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