Race is done! Since September I have spent my days running and getting up early on Saturday mornings for long runs. I remember when I started back in September, how much I hated my long runs which were like 5 miles! Come December, that changed to 22 miles. I am not a runner by any means! I actually suck at it. I don't actually run through the whole training or race, truth to be told.
The whole thing still seams like a blur to me! From signing up to crossing that finish line. Back in May my dad was extremely ill in the hospital. We thought for sure he was going to not make it. If you know me then you know I am a true and blue Daddy's Girl (pretty proud of it too!). Well my dad said I wouldn't be able to cross that finish line, low and behold I signed up right there. 8 months later, I CROSS that line! With my dad standing there watching me!! I was going to blog about my race since it's still fresh in my head but lets face it, 26.2 miles is always going to be fresh in your head! :) I will blog about it because as you all know there is always a story with the Russell's gang! ;) I just can't yet. I am still wrapping my head around it all and my heart. Every race I have ran has been emotional and has a personal story behind it. (again saving for the next blog). 2015 was one of the most emotional year for me EVER. However, the 2 weeks leading up to the race was one of the most emotional and toughest weeks. Couldn't had come at the worst time. Or maybe the best time... Now that my race is over, everyone is asking what's next? When do you leave? When does "Kruszin with the Krusz" start? Well....Our story has changed a bit. Dave is home. In fact he's been home for 2 weeks today. Dave was laid off from his employment. What does that mean? We are not leaving. At least not yet. We have NO clue what's next. We just know to make it through the day. Keep things normal for the kids. And to keep living at my parents house (which I am sure they are just jumping for joy, NOT!!). Does that mean we are staying in FL? Not sure. We are however thankful that we have a home to stay in and family around to help us! (I will spare you the up close and personal stories of how it's really going but you can use your imagination (Like Barney would want you to!)) So...What's next? Guess you get to wait and see :) I am sure there will be surprises and more RUNS in between. Already looking to do an 1/2 marathon ;)
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