Cloe Colton
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Amazing! What an accomplishment! And I'm sure your kiddos will remember that moment for a long time!
Funny & cuteSince the race weekend was villains themed, I picked an Ursula quote – Poor Unfortunate Souls - and changed souls to SOLES.
How sweet.A few of my friends texted me while the video ended, and that almost got me going again. I had so much support over the summer from friends and family that I realized a dream like this was only feasible because of others believing in me and encouraging me.
This actually made me tear up.I saw him standing there, clapping us along, then heard him go, “Just a little bit farther guys. You’re almost there. Really, you’ve made it past the worst of it. Push through a little bit longer. Hang in there!”
I almost lost it.
And of course my emotional self started crying! I was worried I would tear up a bit when I crossed the finish line but apparently, I had it backwards. I leaned against that fence, watching as runners from previous years crossed the finish line and couldn’t help but think: “My gosh, that’s about to be me!”
A dream five years in the making was about to come true. I was about to cross off a bucket list item.
I had reached the part of the course everyone dreams of when they register for a Disney race…
The Main Street portion!
Half marathons bring about some crazy emotions, guys. I’m telling you, I am a pretty mellow person. I am not much of crier (except for brutal This is Us episodes) nor do I get overwhelmed with big feelings. I kind of live in a neutral calm where I don’t swing drastically one way or the other. Never overcome with anger nor blown away with exuberance.
So this half marathon was proving to be exhausting more mentally than physically.
The race was more emotional than I expected, and I swore I would never do one again. But now I am itching to return to the Disneyland Paris Half. Crazy....
Hi! I've been horrible about commenting on your duel TR, so don't feel bad! But I've been reading along; I was bummed to see your DD didn't get the character gig. Hopefully that just means something bigger and better will come her way.
I started when the girls were 20 months old and was doing 16 min with the jogger, 12:30 solo at that time. Now, my normal 5k when I don't push myself is about a 10-10:30 but, with a lot of concerted effort and training, I was able to get my to get my half in at an 8:48 mile.
For me, a Disney race is pie-in-the-sky. I'd love to do one, my friend is running Princess in February next year, but when I start actually looking at the costs to fly down, stay there, enter the race, etc I realize that I'm not going to spend that kind of money on myself. Maybe when the kids are a lot older but, right now, I start looking at that dollar amount and saying, "But we could xyz with the kids with that money."
I'm so so proud. It was like you in Rocky for a moment there, things looked bleak and then ya kept going to the bitter end. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on the half marathon.
SO Proud of YOU! I am in tears! What an amazing experience- thank you for sharing your trials with us, and then- AH seeing your babies so excited for you! What a race you had!
Omg! Not only does running half bring out the emotions apparently read it it does too I cried!!!
So happy for you! You did amazing and it was amazing reading about it!
It inspires me to rub more too !
Half marathons are super emotional experiences. So I completely get everything you were going through. But you did it. You are officially a half marathoner! Congrats!!
Also … chafing is pretty terrible, but also fairly inevitable when it rains. Clothing that’s totally comfortable for long runs suddenly becomes terrible about a mile into a wet run. It sucks.
And I need to start finding races that give out cappuccinos post-race. I usually have to get my own coffee and I’d much rather get a cappuccino than a Powerade.
Wow I'm so impressed reading about your race experience! I was cringing when you got to the chafing part - I might have said OH NO out loud How great you persevered and finished the race. I'm sure your kids were proud of Mom!
I'm still trying to get caught up. No worried about our report. We're on the last park day. We're all very disappointed about the DCP for Danielle but she's ready to try again in August.
Yay you did it! Congratulations! That has to be one of the best feelings.
Amazing! What an accomplishment! And I'm sure your kiddos will remember that moment for a long time!
What an amazing accomplishment! I can't imagine how tough and mentally exhausting it was, but you did it and that's something to be so proud of! And to have your family at the end cheering you on, that's just so special!
I know this is very late - but Congrats! I'm glad you got to see your kids on the run!
I will start off by saying I HATE running. Can't stand that burning in my chest. So I'm amazed at others who enjoy it. Congratulations on your race and fulfilling a dream. GO ALICIA
Congratulations on accomplishing your goal and finishing that half-marathon! It must have been such an amazing feeling. What a positive role model you are for your kids.
Congrats on finishing! There's nothing quite like that first half marathon! Welcome to the club!
Been there, cried there. It's a lot.
How did you enjoy the Star Wars weekend? Are you going to write a trip recap? If so, please let me know so I can follow along; I'd love to hear how it went!
What a great description of your race, I felt like I was running it with you! (Except you were actually running and I was reading this while sitting on my couch!) Your chafing sounds painful, good for you for finding a way to get through it. I also loved your comment about getting emotional -- when I did my one and only half a few years ago, I got teary during the last mile when I knew I was going to finish. Such a great feeling of accomplishment. I'm impressed that you found the time and discipline to train with two young kids. Congrats!!!!
I would enjoy running on a wooded path too. Taking a side trip in the woods seems like a nice break from the rest of the course.Then the course took us into a wooded dirt trail, and that was one of my favorite parts of the race.
I would enjoy running on a wooded path too. Taking a side trip in the woods seems like a nice break from the rest of the course.
Congratulations on finishing the race. What a great accomplishment!