I'm here in Chicago and I already feel very overwhelmed. Already I'm thinking way too much. Am I good enough? Should I have trained more? Should I have trained harder? Being here is very humbling and all I can do is trust in myself and remember what I'm doing here in the first place. It's very easy to forget that the only reason I run is for myself. Not for my sponsors. Not for my coach. Not for anyone but me. I'm the only one whose opinion really matters. No one else is going to be out there with me on the course but me. At mile 21 I'm gonna have to push myself to the finish line.
All I can say is that I'm so excited about being here. I have to remember that I've trained very hard and that I really love running. I can't wait for race morning. I can already feel the butterflies and the anticipation.
About Me
- Renee High
- I grew up in Franklin, Kentucky. I moved to Virginia Beach in 2003 and in 2004 I met the gang at Final Kick. Final Kick quickly became my home away from home. I ran my first marathon in 2005 (Shamrock Marathon). It was one of the most painful and amazing experiences of my life. I ran a 3:07 and I crossed the finish line with bloody heels (the right socks are so important). I couldn't wait to run another marathon and I choose The Richmond Marathon. I loved this race and it's still one of my favorites. Shamrock 2006 was my breakout race. I won it in a time of 2:45:40 and I was ecstatic. I also qualified for the trials with this race. Over the next couple of years I graduated from Nursing school and then eventually received my Master's in Exercise Science. In 2010 I raced the Chicago Marathon in a time of 2:45:26 and again qualified for the 2012 Olympic Trials. This was an amazing day for me. And I can't wait to race in Houston 2012
Shamrock Week
The Finish Line
Sharmock Marathon
Breakfast with Dai and Mike D
Life is Good
Double Chocolate Banana ice cream
YUM
RnR
Constantina Dita
Italian Mother
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