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Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Half Marathon 2019

May 17, 2019 by Rachel 6 Comments

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Don’t let the fear of not being “good enough” hold you back from achieving your goals!

Nearly two weeks ago I finished my first postpartum race after having Mila and my second half marathon ever, at the Pittsburgh Marathon. I was underprepared.

Like, crazy, crazy underprepared. The days and hours where I should have been running were spent tending to sick children.

But I still got out there. I still showed up. I realized in the wee hours of that morning that I CAN DO VERY HARD THINGS. HECK, I birthed three babies on very little sleep (and one without an epidural). So I knew my body was (and is) capable of more than I think.

So if you think “I could never do ___,” take a step back and give yourself some darn credit! YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS!

Right now my body is still in recovery mode. The mud, sweat, and tears were totally worth that finishers medal (and the finishers beer!). YES, I’m proud of myself for physically finishing 13.1 miles. But mostly I’m proud of the fact that I mentally and psychologically could handle it. Postpartum baby number one and two, I could never have convinced myself to start, let alone finish. But this time my anxiety stayed far from that start and finish line.

That alone was worth the medal. So I’m going to consider this my freaking postpartum medal. And I goddamn earned it!

 

 

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  1. Gena

    May 17, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    You go, girl! Such a champion! I was also interested in Dick’ Half Marathon but wanted to do 10K. Unfortunately, they didn’t offer a race here in Austin, TX.

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  2. Shayla

    May 18, 2019 at 10:24 am

    This looks like so much fun! I’ve never run a marathon before. Love the pictures you shared too, they are great!

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  3. Marina

    May 18, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    Wow well done. I’m running my first half marathon in 5 months!!!

    Reply
  4. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

    May 20, 2019 at 11:06 pm

    Congratulations! Such a great accomplishment! Your pix turned out really great – love ’em!

    Reply
  5. Julie

    May 21, 2019 at 8:03 am

    This is so awesome! You should be so proud of yourself!

    Reply
  6. Angella

    May 21, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    Wow! Congrats to you! I can never run for fun (or for any matter) & am always inspired by others who do marathons! Great job!

    Reply

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