"If God will you to it, He will bring you through it."

Last night, Tricia and I made a trip to Norfolk. As we were walking through JC Penny's, I remembered that's where I got my encouragement ring. I lost my "courage" one, and I decided to look for a replacement. Turns out Tricia had a certificate that was about to expire which she wasn't going to use. I had found some rings, but many were much too large for me. Tricia picked out the ring above and bought it for me.

"If God will bring you to it..."

Coincidently, today during my whole shift, I was struggling to stand on my foot. I went to the chiropractor to see if it was just out of place. That happened during my freshman year and it put me in a boot. He said nothing was out of place and it happened to be in the most common place for runners to have foot stress fractures.

I don't see the point of really finding out if it is for sure a fracture. Honestly, I don't want to know. I'm going to hang out in my boot for a week or so or until it starts to feel better.

I feel like since I've come to college, my body hates me. *insert slight chuckle* Honestly though. Whether or not this really is an injury, I want to be able to chase my kids around some day (in the FAR future).

I am retiring from collegiate athletics for good.

I still plan to help out with what I can and of course be the loudest cheerer at all the meets, but I just won't be competing.  (Except indoor, I'll be competing with Northwestern to have a louder tunnel during the 4x4 :) )

I put the more pressure on myself than any other person puts on me, and I believe this decision is the best for all aspects of my life.

Who knows what I'm going to do with all this extra time on my hands! If you need an extra intramural player, hit me up. ;)

To my teammates, you're the best. I refuse to move from the track table, so you'll still have to deal with me. Not sorry. I cannot wait to watch you all and be there for you in a different capacity. We'll see what happens!

The other part of my ring,

"He will bring you through it."

God put me on this amazing adventure of running in college and it has been fun, but my time is over. Soooo-- who will be joining me at Zumba with Lisa next semester?

Hope the Christmas Season is treating you all well!

Live & Love,
Tash