Things that made me happy

Things have been pretty exciting the past 24 hours here in our parts and let me tell you why.

First I randomly entered a giveaway for the Allstate13.1 half this weekend in Atlanta.
I've got the running fever right now, bad.
See what a couple of good runs can do to you?
You go from hating life and running to pure, exhilarating love.

And then I got this message

A free entry to the AllState13.1

I cant describe how excited I am and not just because I won but because I really, really want to run a race. So that was awesome and thank you Running Teacher for hosting this giveaway!

Second, I applied to be an Ambassador at the Asheville Marathon at Biltmore Estate and when I got home from practicing speed work last night this message was awaiting me in my inbox!

Yes, I was chosen to be a Ambassador! I'm beyond stoked and not just for the perks but because I will have the opportunity to get out there and connect with other runners and hopefully inspire them to get out there and get moving!

In fact one of the questions on the application asked how you want to be seen and I wrote, someone working hard to run the marathon, but filled with excitement and dedication! True story, I don't want to make it look effortless! But I want to share the enjoyment, the accomplishment, the fellowship and the fulfillment from running.

So you got your self one happy redhead right here!

So how has your week been going?