That's So Darcy: Two Awesome Races in One Weekend

I started my weekend out with one life changing event- The Fisher House Remembrance Run 8k. I don't even think that I could begin to describe how powerful this event was. This wasn't your typical run of the mill military race, it was extremely moving. The emotions that began to wash over my body as we entered Ford Island are indescribable. I knew what the race was all about before I signed up, I knew that they had set up a display of boots with pictures of fallen heroes on them along the path. What I didn't know is how I would react seeing it all in person, it was a lot to grasp. My husband and I were talking about it as we drove in to park, I couldn't fight back the tears. I was taken back by how much work had gone into setting it all up, and by the fact that they are all volunteers. I was trying to wrap my head around the thought all of the people who are impacted by these men and women that were gone. I felt heart broken, and proud that we could all come together and honor their lives.

First race we both ran together!

Lucy wasn't happy, she slept the rest of the time.

We met up with the group I recently started running with- Stroller Warriors Pearl Harbor. They are really awesome and they had a HUGE group there. They were able to raise money for the run and gave it on stage at the race. I honestly can't imagine doing another race with out this awesome group of ladies. They seriously encourage and help you push through until you finish the race. I am so grateful that I found them and get to be a part of the group.

During the actual race I was able to run, and walk with a few different people. I saw several people drop to their knees as they found who they were looking for, it hurt to watch them. The amount of love that I felt there was unbelievable.

I held it together pretty well and made it to the finish at 56 mins.

I didn't take pictures during the race itself, so I am borrowing a few from friends. I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of this event. I look forward to next year, and plan on being a bigger part of it.

WAIT WE AREN'T DONE:::

I did another race I did the Runners HI 20k that is part of the 808 readiness series. This race was awesome in its own way.

Luke and I before the race.

First off its a smaller race. So its not crowded which I like. Second off its nearly 12.5 miles and thats pretty rad. I met up with one my friends from Stroller Warriors Amy and her husband Spencer right before it started and took a couple of pictures.

I started this race as usual, in the very back. I don't like to feel like I am going to get stepped on.

Amy and I

With in the first 1/2 mile I met Sarah, I ended up running with her for the next 8.5 miles.

Having someone to run next to and chat with can be a life saver, in this case it was. I enjoyed myself and may have sang out loud to a Sublime song. Luke and Lucy found me a few times on the course, every time I saw them I was filled with love and encouragement. Having them at my my races always makes me want to push harder. I love them to bits.

Sarah and I split up right around mile 9, because I really wanted to walk. I ended up walking then running a little for the rest of the race. Around mile 11 Luke and Lucy were there to tell me that I had just a little ways to go (1.5 miles), which to me felt like an eternity. At mile 12 I spotted Sarah again, she came back for me! Her coming back gave me a boost to finish in a "run". I am sure it was the slowest run anyone has ever seen but I did it. I felt relief as soon as I spotted her and I am so grateful that she did that for me. I finished at 2:37 and felt really good about it.