SuZir
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Few months later than we were supposed to, but better later than never, we are having our duel. husband had let himself get unfit and overweight over the years. Very overweight in one point, but he luckily quite quickly got rid of those 50 pounds and was around 210 for few years. Still a lot for guy who is only 6 feet tall. He always blamed boys' hobbies of not having time to get fit so year ago at spring, when he got relieved from all easy child's sport duties, he promised to get back into the shape and beat me at half-marathon a year from that. He was very slow to start training, but after boys riled him enough, he got his feet moving last autumn. Spring was horrible for us and things got into the way and our half-marathon challenged was postponed. But now is the time.
Okay, I'm really, really happy that husband has taken steps to take better care of himself. Is fitter, healthier and has much more energy again. Has stopped snoring, lost 30 pounds, is in much better mood, seems younger and looks better. I'm really happy to get the athletic, energetic, attractive guy I once married back. It really is awesome!
However that of course doesn't mean I'm ready to lose. I really can't stand the bragging I would have to listen if he beats me tomorrow. Normally he shouldn't have a chance. I should be able to finish in 1.42-1.45 time frame, and he is likely to finish just under 2 hours based on his training. He is an awesome competitor though, so I will give him 1.55. 10 minutes difference may not sound a lot, but it really is. It means about a minute in every mile and that is quite a difference when running. So I should be safe.
But the horse tramped my leg at Monday. Not badly, I'm sure nothing is broken and really only one toe got little hurt. I think the nail will come off from that, but it isn't giving me any trouble otherwise. I did run a bit this morning and it didn't bother me too much and I'm going to tape it well for tomorrow. But I still can't be sure how much it may slow me down. And we do have a house rule that excuses are not accepted when it comes to sports. So I can't try to plead on injury if I lose tomorrow. Either have to win or not start at all. And it really isn't bad enough not to start (well, without being called coward by my men, even the boys though they are rooting for me.)
Yes, this is all silly, but if you could have a good thought for my toe staying nice and unbothering, I would appreciate that
Okay, I'm really, really happy that husband has taken steps to take better care of himself. Is fitter, healthier and has much more energy again. Has stopped snoring, lost 30 pounds, is in much better mood, seems younger and looks better. I'm really happy to get the athletic, energetic, attractive guy I once married back. It really is awesome!
However that of course doesn't mean I'm ready to lose. I really can't stand the bragging I would have to listen if he beats me tomorrow. Normally he shouldn't have a chance. I should be able to finish in 1.42-1.45 time frame, and he is likely to finish just under 2 hours based on his training. He is an awesome competitor though, so I will give him 1.55. 10 minutes difference may not sound a lot, but it really is. It means about a minute in every mile and that is quite a difference when running. So I should be safe.
But the horse tramped my leg at Monday. Not badly, I'm sure nothing is broken and really only one toe got little hurt. I think the nail will come off from that, but it isn't giving me any trouble otherwise. I did run a bit this morning and it didn't bother me too much and I'm going to tape it well for tomorrow. But I still can't be sure how much it may slow me down. And we do have a house rule that excuses are not accepted when it comes to sports. So I can't try to plead on injury if I lose tomorrow. Either have to win or not start at all. And it really isn't bad enough not to start (well, without being called coward by my men, even the boys though they are rooting for me.)
Yes, this is all silly, but if you could have a good thought for my toe staying nice and unbothering, I would appreciate that
well done! 
