Okay, so I finally did it. I ran my first marathon, the Top of Utah, in Logan. My sister Tawni and her husband Derek were nice enough to let me stay with them the night before (we went to Olive Garden so I could eat a bunch of carbs). A little later that night I realized that I left my sports bra at home so I had to make a mad dash to Shopko (it was the closest store) to buy one-they were even on sale. I'm so glad that I noticed that night rather than the following morning. I woke up Saturday just before 4am, got ready, drove to Merlin Olsen Park, and got on the first bus by 5. We had to shuttle up Blacksmith (?) Canyon, and can we say it was coooold. Luckily, they had a nice heated tent that I hung out in until race time. The race started at 7am, and it was beautiful running in the canyon (especially during this time of year). I was really good about pacing myself and I made sure to take drink breaks at some of the aid stations from about mile 9 on. Oh, so here's an advantage that men have over women. Since we were running in the canyon, a lot of guys ducked off to the side to pee, therefore avoiding a wait at the port-a-potties (so not fair). The canyon portion of the run ended at about mile 14 where there were tons of spectators cheering the runners on. The rest of the race was mostly in residential areas, but towards the end we did run along Main St. My calves were definitely feeling sore, and I was in some pain around mile 22/23 and throughout the rest of the race. I was so relieved when I saw the finish line and I couldn't believe the time (3:50:22). I honestly didn't expect to finish in less than 4 hours. After I crossed I sat, streched, rehydrated, and I even layed down for a bit. I then walked to my car to get my phone and find out where my family was. Once I found them (Donna actually found me), Hayden gave me some flowers and we took some pictures. Then I got a nice free massage and stretch that felt incredible...I think I found my new best friend (haha). All in all, I am so glad that I did it and lived to tell about it...before turning 30, too.
We couldn't get Hayden to look at the camera and smile (again, no big surprise there). He was so cute, though. He came and talked to me the whole time I was getting my massage...what a little sweetheart!
My supporters (Bob, Mom, Zoey, Hayden, Donna, and Tawni).
The finishing medals the runners got are really neat and big. I tried to take a picture, but I couldn't get one without the glare. Oh well, I'm sure you get the idea.
Okay, so I finally did it. I ran my first marathon, the Top of Utah, in Logan. My sister Tawni and her husband Derek were nice enough to let me stay with them the night before (we went to Olive Garden so I could eat a bunch of carbs). A little later that night I realized that I left my sports bra at home so I had to make a mad dash to Shopko (it was the closest store) to buy one-they were even on sale. I'm so glad that I noticed that night rather than the following morning. I woke up Saturday just before 4am, got ready, drove to Merlin Olsen Park, and got on the first bus by 5. We had to shuttle up Blacksmith (?) Canyon, and can we say it was coooold. Luckily, they had a nice heated tent that I hung out in until race time. The race started at 7am, and it was beautiful running in the canyon (especially during this time of year). I was really good about pacing myself and I made sure to take drink breaks at some of the aid stations from about mile 9 on. Oh, so here's an advantage that men have over women. Since we were running in the canyon, a lot of guys ducked off to the side to pee, therefore avoiding a wait at the port-a-potties (so not fair). The canyon portion of the run ended at about mile 14 where there were tons of spectators cheering the runners on. The rest of the race was mostly in residential areas, but towards the end we did run along Main St. My calves were definitely feeling sore, and I was in some pain around mile 22/23 and throughout the rest of the race. I was so relieved when I saw the finish line and I couldn't believe the time (3:50:22). I honestly didn't expect to finish in less than 4 hours. After I crossed I sat, streched, rehydrated, and I even layed down for a bit. I then walked to my car to get my phone and find out where my family was. Once I found them (Donna actually found me), Hayden gave me some flowers and we took some pictures. Then I got a nice free massage and stretch that felt incredible...I think I found my new best friend (haha). All in all, I am so glad that I did it and lived to tell about it...before turning 30, too.
We couldn't get Hayden to look at the camera and smile (again, no big surprise there). He was so cute, though. He came and talked to me the whole time I was getting my massage...what a little sweetheart!
My supporters (Bob, Mom, Zoey, Hayden, Donna, and Tawni).
The finishing medals the runners got are really neat and big. I tried to take a picture, but I couldn't get one without the glare. Oh well, I'm sure you get the idea.
All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!! A freaking 26miles! That is so incrediable! You amaze me! I would be dead on the side of the road at 2 miles lol.
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