The Running Backs: Worst experience of my life

The Running Backs

I AM A RUNNING BACK

I am one of a group of people who are running the LA Marathon in March 2011 to support our inspirational Michelle in her journey to improve her scoliosis by raising money towards her medical expenses.

To learn more about Michelle's journey, visit http://www.backfactor.blogspot.com/

We are also raising money to begin a scholarship fund for a young person to receive treatment from The Clear Institute in St Cloud, Minnesota, a revolutionary wholistic center that uses non-surgical chiropractic-based treatment to improve the lives of those living with scoliosis. To learn more about The Clear Institute, visit http://www.clear-institute.org/

To follow my journey to the finish line and to follow Michelle's journey to a healthier back, please follow this blog.

Thanks for the support, Rebel

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Worst experience of my life

I ran 13.2 miles today. My first half marathon and it was horrible. It hurt, I wanted to give up soo much and so many times during the run and I almost cried about 6 times.

Why was it so bad? because I was a knuckle for the week leading up to the run. My right leg (hamstring) had been really tight and I did nothing about it. Then I went up to a faster running group and after about 20mins my right leg just started throbbing with pain. It felt like I had a dead leg. I spent the entire run worrying that I was injuring myself and considering stopping but I am glad that I didn't. I had Danielle by my side and I stuck it out and I completed my first half Marathon and I learnt a very very valuable lesson. Stretch and don't ignore stuff with the hope that it will go away.

Lesson learned. 14 miles, here I come!

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