Half Marathon!

There were 30 people in matching shirts that had my motto:

You will never know how strong you are until you have been in a fight with yourself!

Cool picture huh?  It was way too early in the morning!

We did it!  I can't walk tonight, and I'm sure I'm not the only one, but we all finished the race.  Mel (my sister), Kara (high school friend) and I came in at 2 hours 55 minutes (my goal was under 3 hours).  I have to say that the last 4 blocks were the hardest for me.  I could see the finish line, I could see all those people on the sidelines, but my knees and my hips hurt so bad.  Three of my siblings did the race with me and the other three were at the finish line with their families.  My mom came too, it was great to all be there together!  I had so many friends come and do the race or meet us at the finish line.  THANKS to everyone that came today to support me and my family.  Here are a few pictures . . .

Running toward the canyon in beautiful Ogden Valley where I grew up.

Two awesome friends, Esther and Colleen--thanks for coming guys!

THE FINISH LINE!  Me, Mel and my friend Kara crossed it together!  I hope I can get pictures of everyone in our group as they crossed over the line!

My brother, Jeff and his wife Jeri, crossing the finish line!

My crazy siblings who participated in the race.  I wonder if they all feel the same way I do tonight?!

Jeri, Jeff, Me, Kari and Mel

Friends from high school, Marilee and Kara (came from Atlanta!) and my sister Kari.

Mel kicked my behind today.  She encouraged me the whole way.  I felt like I was slowing her down, but she refused to go on without me.  Thanks Mel!

After we crossed the finish line, a reporter from the Standard Examiner approached me and asked if he could ask me some questions.  I'm learning that when you do things like run crazy races and you look like I do, you tend to get noticed.  My mom will watch for the story and I'll put it on here.  : )