My First Half Marathon!

I am starting my blog with an entry about me. Odd, since my life revolves around my family. But in July, I set a personal goal to do something I have never done...and I did it! It all started after my sister in law Teresa and I finished a 5k. We were sitting around talking and I came up with a crazy idea for us to run a half marathon. I hadn't ran more than four miles, neither had she, but for some strange reason it made sense. We found a training guide to follow and we were off. I don't love running, but I love how I feel when I am done. I also love that I am healthier and stronger than I have ever been. Being healthy will help me be able to be a better mom, wife and friend....so this seemed like a good thing to do. Plus, I am a lot happier when I exercise!

We made it through the weeks of training and increasing miles, through plantar fasciitis, through having to try and find time in our schedules to run, through heat, stomach cramps and soreness...and finally made it to our race. Here is our big day!

This is us getting on the bus to head up Snow Canyon...naively happy. This is about mile 9. Not sure why we still look happy, both of us had severely aching feet.

THE FINISH LINE!
I made it in 2 hours 18 minutes. My goal was 2 hours 25 minutes so I was happy.

A big hug after our big run! 13.1 miles--We did it!! And it hurt.....And I cried....



What a great feeling. This is me with two of my best friends. We all just got our butts kicked by the road, and are going to be so sore, and it was GREAT! That is just CRAZY!!!!

Thanks so much to my family for all of their support. Having them there to do this for the first time made it so special. I love you all.