So we went to Moab this weekend for Brandy and I to run in the half marathon! I'm not posting my time because really it's not important. The important thing is we FINISHED! We didn't quit and didn't take the sweep vehicle back to the finish (even though we were asked if we needed a ride) It was TONS harder then I thought it would be. I bought one of those Ipod Nike thingys to train with, so each mile you get to, a voice comes on your Ipod and tells your your time and that you have reached that mile. So Brandy and I had been training off of that. Each Saturday we would go run the Jordan river trail and once we hit half of our goal we would turn around and back track. Well this Marathon taught me that the Ipod Nike thing was off by .36 EACH MILE!!!! So we really never even trained close to 13.1 miles! This is why 13 miles was so hard for me. SO I am for sure going to check it out and get it calibrated correctly.
The run was beautiful and the best part was running it with my best friend (who could have smoked me, but stayed with me) and seeing my hubby at the 12 mile mark. He ran the last mile with me it was so awesome to feel the love and support! My family is awesome! I had so many people there cheering me on and hugging me afterwards! My Mom and Scott,Dad and Karen,Annie,Hank,Lynn,Dyson and Colby were all there! It was emotionally crazy!
Since I am still feeling the pain from the 13 miles I have not yet decided if and when my next one will be. I do want to run the other half in Moab in October. I'm sure I can beat my time!
Here are some highlights...
The before look... Brandy and I the night before. We went to the Ole Tymer in Blanding and had foods loaded with Carbs!
Yes I laid my clothes out the night before... I wanted to be ready.
Me as I was walking out the door at 6:15am. Had a 1 1/2 hour drive to Moab.
I am running...
Still running... see my hubby running with me? I about burst into tears when I saw him!
Finished! Don't we look like we could run 13 more?
Our Cheerleaders!
16 comments:
Why no picture of the "award"?
Good for you!! That's great you did that! Maybe I'll try and do that someday!
I am pretty sure that you weigh approx. 5 lbs in that picture where you are laying out clothes! Genius!
Nice work pal! You forgot to add the picture of Hank holding his sign...I'll put it on my blog. Congratulations on finishing--can you walk yet?
Way to go kunz your the best runner with a head band I ever did see!
Congrats again! I love the picture of Lynn running with you.
Congrats, Jenni! You're my hero! I'm hoping to add a half-marathon to my resume soon. But I think I'll start with a 10k! Love the pictures!
way to go girl!!! your such an insperation.
I can not wait to get the clear from my doc. to start working out (dam blood-loss crap)
I really want to run a 1/2, would you do one again or was it way too long?? I have heared both from diffrent people.
I guess I'll add this comment on this blog too...
and YOU DID IT!! Excellent - exciting... brought tears to my eyes~ I'm so proud of you!!
You go girl. Maybe when I finally pop this kid out I can start working out again. I've never done a marathon maybe i'll try. you inspired me.
Ok I almost cried reading this. I didn't realize how awesome we are till I read this. I guess I am slow. I had so much fun and I am so blessed to have you around. Love ya!
Great job Jenny. Congrats on finishing the race. That is a great accomplishment.
jenni!!! how awesome that your husband ran with you, at mile 12 i really would have lost it right there, its crazy how even your emotions are affected at that point... i wanted to see you and snap a photo at the finish line, but there were soooo many people, it would have been hard to find you.... oh well, maybe next year! way to go though.....
Good job, so proud of you. I loved looking at the pictures...they make me want to start running.
Congrats! You didn't even die- I guess I will save the tippy tippy toe song for another day! That is awesome Jen! I am so proud of you! WHOO-HOO!
you go girl! not only are you a speed racer, but you look so thin too!
congrats!xo-hay
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