The Race That Nearly Killed Me...

Ok, that might sound a bit dramatic but it sure felt like it after the race. So, I ran a World Vision Half Marathon on 4/3/10 with a team from my church, Living Faith Community Church, http://www.lfcc.net. We raised more than our expected goal for the Haiti reflief fund so it was a wonderful cause to run for.

Unfortunately I had pulled my groin muscle a couple of weeks prior to the race. I tried to rest it and didn't run at all. On race day, I didn't feel much pain so I thought I would try to run. I was fine until mile 7 when I felt something "pop" in my groin and I couldn't run due to severe pain. Unfortunately for me, this happened during the "abyss" portion of the course where there no people cheering and no medics to be found. So I forced myself to walk 2 miles and it actually was less painful to run so I ran the rest of the race. I know I was crazy!!! It was the adrenaline pumping in my blood that made me finish. Afterwards it hurt so much to put pressure and walk on my left leg, more painful than child labor. At least you can get an epidural for that.

So I didn't walk for the next 4 days and then I slowly started limping. Now I can walk without limping but it hurts to walk long distances and I can't run after my 2 year old. Not good. I'm glad I'm healing slowly but I think I have to get an MRI (which I tried to avoid) to see the extent of my injury. On top of that, I suffered through shingles last week and now I have a scab on my forehead which probably will leave a scar. My doctor says that I got the shingles because my body was too stressed from the trauma of my leg injury. Needless to say, I felt so physically broken the last few weeks but at the end of the day I'm thankful that God is restoring me back to my health. Thank you to everyone who prayed for me. I know who you are and I'm so thankful. Now the only thing is convincing my husband to let me run another half marathon to redeem myself when I'm fully recovered.

Hannah and myself right after finishing. I'm trying to hide the pain.

A few more friends who ran the race as well.

Just a side note, this is the first time where I had my name on the race bib. At first I thought I don't want anyone to know my name but it was actually really encouraging to hear people call out your name to keep running when you feel like you can't run anymore. Even though most people couldn't correctly pronounce my name it was still encouraging.

Spring is Here!

So since Tyler started school not a holiday goes by without a party in his class. This time it was a Spring/Easter party to usher in the season. There was egg coloring and decorating.

Tyler with his easter basket made out of a milk carton and filled to the brim with candy and eggs that he found during an egg hunt in class.

Tyler thoroughly enjoying his marshmellow bunny. He never had it before so it was an extra special treat.

Look who decided to join Tyler for the party. Justin sat himself next to Tyler like he was one of the other students and loved every bite of the cupcake. What a life my boys lead. I wish I was their age again. =)

Glimpse of Spring

It's officially Spring in NYC so we're enjoying the warmer temperatures. However a few weeks ago it was still quite chilly so it was a welcome when it was warm enough to enjoy the day. We decided last minute to go to Flushing Meadow Park. The boys loved running around especially Justin. As you can see Tyler is on his scooter and Justin is leading the way for the family.

World's Fair Globe

If you're wondering why Justin is carrying around a shovel, it's because we left his bike at home and had nothing for him to ride. Poor second child. He was a trooper though. He carried that shovel around for most of the time.


Justin in action

Justin finally got to ride the scooter even though it was only for 30 seconds. What a trooper!

I never even noticed this statue before. The cool things you come across when you're just strolling through the park.

A piece of rotating art in front of the Queens Museum of Art. Another wonderful time at the park .