I did it! The half marathon was a beautiful run in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley and I thought of Elijah and all your generous donations as I ran. Thank you so, so much for your support. It means so much to Elijah and his family. I've posted a full update with photographs here: http://pacificringlife.com/2014/05/11/my-first-half-marathon-in-the-bag-for-a-great-cause/
I've been unable to run for over a week with a painful ankle; can't even do toe raises and been struggling up and down stairs. I've tried to rest it (not very realistic with 3 children!) etc and it feels better than it did, but it's by no means healed. Never the less I am running in the half marathon this Saturday to raise funds for Elijah, who has sent me fabulous lace tags, reading 'RUN ElIJAH'! My training was going really well until this set back. I ran a half marathon in training in just over 2 hours. Thanks for all your support and generous donations. Elijah lives with pain day and night. No child should have to suffer like he does. Thanks again and I'll post an update after the half marathon on Saturday (California time). x ... And then I'll be resting my ankle for a good month before recommending regular runs!
It's Friday here in California and this time next week will be the day before the half marathon. I've been forced to rest my ankle all week and am missing running so much. I don't know how this will effect me on the day, but I do know I'm determined to run, even though I won't be able to run as fast as I was hoping. I'll be taping it up and going for it, with my head up and my heart strong for Elijah. He's a fighter that faces pain every day; my ankle is nothing in comparison! I received a very funny video from Elijah's big sister the other day. He was trying to run and do yoga simultaneously, acting 'like Sarah' (me)! He always amazes me with his humour and sense of fun. I am so grateful to everyone for their generous donations. The total raised is now over $500! Thank you so, so much. I'll be updating this page after race day :) x
19 days to go till I run the half marathon. Thanks so much for supporting me in helping to raise funds to help brave Elijah. Training is going really well. I just ran 9 miles this evening, in one hour 18 minutes and am feeling strong. Thanks again xx
