21/06/2024
2 for 2
Now it's been 2 destination races I didn't get to the start😔
I used to pride myself that at age 49 I had never been to therapy or on long-term prescription meds UNTIL 2 months ago.
About a week before I departed for London to run the marathon (my 5⭐️), anxiety arrived along with poor sleep, no appetite or energy. I was so anxious about traveling abroad alone and navigation. It affected me physically & mentally and I knew it would not be safe to run a marathon in that state.
And then this week 2 days before leaving for Ragnar Trail Michigan, anxiety reared its ugly head again.
Poor sleep, no appetite or energy, racing thoughts and unable to make decisions.
For my own safety, I chose not to put myself in a more stressful, unfamiliar environment.
I'm praying that with therapy and medicine, I will get to the start AND finish line of this Fall's races-
Ragnar Trail NJ for my 50th birthday and the
NYC Marathon for another Abbott World Marathon Majors ⭐️
It's not just for me this #11 marathon but to support Girls on the Run NYC.
Thank you to all those that helped me reach my 1st fundraising deadline of July 1st.
If you want to help hit my 2nd fundraising goal please donate here
https://www.pinwheel.us/r/e3ftKr0