Earlier today I participated in my first half marathon. My respects go out to everyone who woke up early and showed up. It wasn't easy. Both of my ankles and my left hip gave me problems after the 8th mile. I cried twice, not just because my body was in pain, but I had no clue there were going to be pictures of fallen soldiers who left this world while in action and pictures of small children who overcame the heavy obstacle of cancer. Today was about them! I accidentally left my headphones at home and it was a blessing in disguise because it allowed me to soak up the experience as a whole. My goal for myself was to just finish. Period. I'm grateful/lucky to say that I did it in under 3 hours with a minute and a half to go. Miles 9, 10, and 11 were the hardest on my body. At mile 12 I told myself I would move as fast as my MIND would allow me, not just my legs. I never stopped until the end and I threw my hands in the air with a tired smile as I crossed the finish line! #IAmPracticallyAnOlympian #MindOverMatter #ThisIsNotTheEndForMe #NextTimeIWillDoItFaster #IThoughtAboutMyTataLucioALot #HalfMarathon #StJudeRockAndRollHalfMarathon #SeattleDoesntSettle (at Seattle Center)