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magic monday.

MAGICMONDAYRUN

Oh man, I wanted so badly to be able to report good news on this post today. And happily, I can.

It was magic that I decided to attempt the race after some shin pain Saturday.

It was magic that as I crossed the start line, my favorite part of this song kicked in "Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father, run for your children, for your sisters and brothers."

It was magic that Paul called from Afghanistan on mile five, "you still running, Babe?" and I could take the call through my headphones.

It was magic that my parents were able to park and wave me along between mile 8 and 9 (and grab the shot above).

And of course, it was magic sprinting my hardest across that finish line.

I have more to say about my second and final half-marathon and I'll try to organize my thoughts later today.

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34 responses to “magic monday.”

  1. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    WELL DONE YOU!!! that is a really good song!

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  2. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Well done you! I’m doing my first – and last – half marathon this Sunday. Looking forward to your thoughts.

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  3. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    Yay! I so admire people who make it through these things! I am not a runner in the least, so even a half marathon seems like a huge, impossible feat to me. I’m also looking forward to the rest of your thoughts.

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  4. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    So Very Cool!!! CONGRATS!!!

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  5. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    You rock! I am SO not a distance runner so I think this is awesome! I’m doing a 5K on Saturday and fully anticipate walking most of the time. 🙂
    And of course, now I have tears in my eyes after reading that Paul called you while you were running. How cool is that??

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  6. Elizabeth Rosemond Avatar
    Elizabeth Rosemond

    Good for you!! Major goosebumps re: Paul calling – magic, indeed. Enjoy the day 🙂

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  7. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    Yay! Ditto to the comment before mine: I got goosebumps about Paul calling 🙂 You should be so proud of yourself!

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  8. Natalie (QSOgirl) Avatar
    Natalie (QSOgirl)

    Congratulations! That is absolutely fantastic that Paul called you during the race… and that is such a great action photo 🙂

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  9. Marcie L Avatar
    Marcie L

    You go girl! That is awesome, and how cool that you talked to Paul? Let alone while you were actually running the race? I have a brother in the military and know how few and far between actual phone calls are when being deployed. So special!!

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    melissa

    way to ROCK elise!!

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  11. Irene Avatar
    Irene

    Well done Elise. Great photograph, you really look like you are enjoying it. A magical day indeed! Irene

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  12. Tamires Criscio Avatar
    Tamires Criscio

    I admire your blog, you are a big inspiration.
    Kisses from a huge fan from brasil 🙂

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  13. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Oh wow, Elise, I teared up while reading this. I’m not sure why, but I think it was the combination of Paul calling you and your parents cheering you on. Yay for family! Yay for the ability to run/move! Yay for technology!

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  14. fafuna Avatar
    fafuna

    wow, Elise! Such good news!! I’m sooooooo happy for you!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I don’t professionally run myself or anything, but seeing you conquering this is amazing. And Paul calling you and your parents coming to see you is so beautiful.

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  15. Miranda Avatar
    Miranda

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE that Paul called while you were running. That right there is the definition of magic! And it is so sweet that your parents came to cheer you on. My dad showed up at a junior high basketball championship game that I was coaching (not even playing!) and I’ll never forget that.

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  16. kristen Avatar
    kristen

    YAY!!! So happy for you! And it does sound like there was tons of magic going on 🙂
    Love that Paul called while you were running – so cool!

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  17. leah Avatar
    leah

    wow. three thousand cheers for technology!

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    JC

    Congratulations!!
    A magical day, indeed!

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  19. Cecilia Madden Avatar
    Cecilia Madden

    Congrats! What a memorable race experience 🙂

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  20. fiona lynne Avatar
    fiona lynne

    Well done! Such magic… 🙂

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  21. Ana Avatar
    Ana

    Congratulations! Is that an Iphone holder you’ve got on? Any particular one you’d recommend?

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    Brianna

    Congratulations! So glad you got to talk to Paul, too.

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    Danielle

    Congrat’s! You should be so proud of yourself!

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  24. Annemiek Avatar
    Annemiek

    Congrats Elise, you can be soooo proud of yourself. I ran a 4 mile race last year and with my weight, that was more than I thought I would be able to do. I didn’t have a great time, but I made it. I still can feel the thrill of passing the finish and you probably felt the same. Take it easy on your body this week I’d say, it delivered a stellar accomplishment.

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  25. Carrie Rosalind Avatar
    Carrie Rosalind

    Very magic, indeed. Congrats!!!

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    Katie

    Congrats! You look awesome in the photo! Can’t wait to hear more about the experience 🙂 Love all the magic that happened!

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    Skye

    Congrats! 🙂

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  28. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Congrats on finishing the half!! And how wonderful that must’ve been for Paul to call you during your run!

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  29. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    yay!! congratulations on your magic (half) marathon!! glad you were able to run!

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  30. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    …and a call from your love in the middle of the race!!!?!! That is brilliantly magical! That’s the happiest thing ever. Oh, and of course, nice job racing hard. You did it!

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  31. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    …and a call from your love in the middle of the race!!!?!! That is brilliantly magical! That’s the happiest thing ever. Oh, and of course, nice job racing to the end. You did it!

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    Lorna

    This post made me smile. No one tells a story like you and no one looks as good as you do in the middle of a race. You look amazing. Great job on finishing and what a fantastic twist to get a call from Paul. I love the magic Mondays!

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    elise blaha

    thank you! its by Belkin.

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  34. veronica garcia Avatar
    veronica garcia

    Congrats on finishing your second half marathons!! ive been trying to motivate myself to do a half marathon for a long time. you inspire me!! im hoping to do one next year!!

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