Quite a day!

We made it back to Winston Salem again this year to run the Frosty 50K again this year. I was sure I was ready to do another PR after the great run in Texas last month however, I quickly learned that that would not be the case. It was cold and my asthma kicked in and running was practically impossible. What am I to do? The first half (15 1/2 miles) was spent in trying to determine if I should attempt the whole thing or not. I was not having fun and could not get into any kind of pace. I would run and then have to walk. No matter how slowly I tried to run, I just couldn't run for any extended period. I did manage to get to the halfway point at about 3:07 which wasn't too bad although I was almost last. I think there was one person behind me at that point. If that isn't disheartening. Oh well, it is what it is. Anyway, I decided to keep going even if it meant walking the rest of the way. I needed the time on my feet plus it would help with the mental training I needed to prepare for Umstead. I got through the 2nd half in about 3:20 which again I was surprised that it was that fast. I did manage to pass a couple of people so I finished 3 from last but the key word here is finish. I did finally finish. Frank had decided to drop and it was really hard to not drop as well but after a lengthy talk with myself I decided that I needed to keep going. I wasn't injured so had no real reason to quit other than cause it was tough and not fun and not just wasn't a good enough reason. Jean would be very proud of me!
When we checked home for our messages, we learned that Colleen had had her baby! We couldn't believe it. Little Ella decided it was time to be born so out she came a week early! Who would have thought that would happen. By the time we found out, it was too late to get home and then get up to Raleigh so we decided to go see them the next day. (which is now today!) We made it up to the hospital around noon today and found mom, dad and baby all settled in and getting to know each other. What a beautiful baby. Frank and I are so proud to have the two most beautiful granddaughters ever! Ella weighed in at 7.2 and 19 1/4". She is absolutely beautiful and so sweet. We all think she is smiling already! Too cute. Colleen and Steve were beaming and very happy although a little tired. How exciting for them. Pictures to follow soon!