Thursday, February 24, 2011

Ready, Set, Go

My race is tomorrow!  I am so excited I can hardly sit still.  I know it is going to be hard, but I'm just ready to do it and get it done.  Can't wait for the endorphins and adrenaline and all the fun with my crazy relay team.
Will be wearing this headlamp (and an equally dorky expression, no doubt)  for the midnight run.

This Sunday I started training for a different kind of run.  I was asked to be the president of the Relief Society at church.  Basically a full-time job.

Like running a Ragnar, being an RS President is not something I EVER thought I'd do.  But here I am.  At the starting line.  Hoping my muscles are strong enough.  Nervous and excited.  Ready to have fun with my new team.

The blog will undoubtedly suffer...but I promise to post along the way...

Wish me luck!!!

19 comments:

Christie said...

Congrats (or condolences?) on both counts. Though I have no doubts as to your abilities on both fronts. Way to go, sista. Can't wait to hear all about the race.

Rochelleht said...

Wow! That's crazy. Good luck on both. That's a good way to get to know your new ward, eh? ;-)

Ilene said...

Run, Gabi, run!

A good luck! By the way, I hear oatmeal cookies packed with chocolate chips and pecans are a great energy food for relayers. I am totally being honest. If you are relaying, you deserve some cookies rather than nasty gel packets.

marta said...

gabi.. i'm rooting for you! all your hard work will pay off, you are going to feel so good. way to go! you are inspiring me to try new things and never 'settle' in my ways. this year is one of many firsts for you!

Travelin'Oma said...

I wish you a ton of adrenaline and zillions of endorphins! You've got my batteries totally charged!

Lauren in GA said...

Oh, Gabi!! I know you will do great...both in the race and as Relief Society president. You are so right, it really is a full time job...you are so wise and wonderful...I know you will be great.

al + sar said...

Yay that is so exciting! You will be amazing! Good luck!

Michelle said...

Are you kidding you will be an AWESOME RS President, you will be great and so fun and full of energy and wisdom, the sisters are lucky to have you and know you. Good luck on the race. YOU can handle it. Take care. M.

Marci said...

You will be amazing! At both! Like everything you do!

Jenibelle said...

Totally not surprised. I just hope you live through the race so you can fulfill your new calling!

Just us Nelsons said...

You are one of the most compassionate women that I know. I am sure that you will do amazing in your race and your new calling! I will be thinking of you!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, seems like over half of our ward & some former members were in that rade too! Congrats & GOOD LUCK on rs pres. coming from some one who had that "full time" job for nearly 5 years! by the way it sounds like you are really adjusting to AZ!

calibosmom said...

Your running race is over by now but your other race is just beginning. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

the wrath of khandrea said...

i kind of feel like i miss you already. since i started school, my free time for blogging is scarce. so between you and i, it's going to be scarcER.

enjoy it all!!

mama jo said...

if anyone can do it...you can...good luck...and don't let your shoulders 'sag' when you hear the phone ring!

polly said...

you're a natural Gabi. you'll be a wonderful RS president. the sisters in your ward are lucky to have you. love, aunt polly

mitch, pam and the rhoadants said...

I hope you enjoyed the race as much as we will enjoy having you as our ward RS president! You are amazing!

Brad said...

We need more blogging! Once a month isn't cutting it.

Sally said...

You need to update your blog! What, is your calling keeping you busy? ;)

I would love to talk to you sometime. Share notes, etc.

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