Cleveland (Half) Marathon 2022: All the Feels
If you would have told me six months ago I would be able to run a half marathon, I would have laughed...or cried...or both. After life saving surgery on December 7, 2021, I knew the recovery process was going to be a long, slow journey. I knew it was going to be a journey where I appreciated literally every step I took. The first month of recovery allowed me NO physical activity other than small walks around the block a few times a day at a snail's pace (or slower). January... I was only allowed to walk, and the doctor made it clear I could walk as long as I wanted and as far as I wanted, but walking was it. So, walk I did: 304.2 miles to be exact. February... After two months of no running, I finally got the ok to run by the doc. Of course, this did not mean FULL ON running, it meant in small increments with still mostly walking with the guidance and help of my trusty PT/bestie Cait. I also got to add biking and lifting (light weights) to the mix and start doing exercises to