Ogden Half-Marathon

Today was the Ogden Half-Marathon (13.1 Miles!), that I have been training for the past few months. It was awesome! It really was a great experience. It was a good run, I felt great until about mile 11.5 and then I was really feeling it. I initially hoped to finish the race in under 2 hours, but two weeks before the race I got the flu and terrible shin splints in my left leg. I know, boo hoo! So I had to change my game plan to 2 hours and 10 minutes. It doesn't seem like much but I was devastated. Marty thought that I was being a little dramatic about the whole thing. I was really devastated though! But I got over the flu and got an awesome physical therapist who helped me get ready for the race.

The course was really great. It has a lot of down hill, which helped with my time- but is currently killing my knees! Marty, Tanner, Ben, and my mother-in-law Marie came down to the finish line to cheer me on. They gave me my last boost of energy to cross the finish line in 1 hour and 54 minutes. I was stoked! I had made my original goal. I was so happy. I also had to pee really bad, I refused to stop and go during the race for fear of not making my time, so when I crossed the line it was all I could do to make it to the potty. I don't regret it though. I made it!

I couldn't have done it without Marty though. He was so supportive and complimentary of my running. He was so encouraging. It really made me feel more positive and capable of doing the race. He is awesome!

Me with the Tanner and Ben just after

finishing the race.

Me and my sister-in-laws

Janna and Mandy who also

ran the race.

Jen, my incredible running partner, and I.

P.S. This blog posting began at 9:30 p.m. and it is now 11:55 p.m., apparently I have some things to work out with the whole blogging thing. I'm not so good at it!