This morning was incredible. We arrived at Lake Lanier at about 6:30 a.m. and managed to be at the front of the stage for opening ceremony. It had to be one of the most touching experiences I have ever witnessed. The emotion, determination, and hope of these people are awe inspiring. Seeing people who are actually survivors, battling, or have lost someone they know to breast cancer was enough to make me not complain about being cold, it raining, or my feet killing me.
We were in a race against the rain, so we took off as soon as they let us and led the pack the entire way. The "sweep vans" were in constant motion making sure you were holding up alright, as was the motorcycle men, who were histerical and very motivating. Every crew member dressed in crazy outfits, the moto-men danced with us at crossing stops to keep us moving, and spectators had fun music blaring as we passed. Everyone was so helpful, giving, and generous. People came out from everywhere...yelling at us from their porches, out of their cars, honking, and high-fiving as we walked by. It made the day much more enjoyable. However, by about mile 17 my feet were about done for the day. Nothing else hurt, but they got heavier by the step.
We also managed to finished 8, 9, and 10th out of about 2,000-2,300 in about 5 hours. About 5 minutes after we finished, the heavens broke loose and it rained...and rained...and rained. We, however, did not get wet. :)
I felt pretty energized still when I got home...until I got in the nice hot tub with jets and I sunk really fast. But, I could not have had spent my day any better!
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