Well, this past weekend, I "ran" my first official half marathon. I went into the race feeling pretty good about it. I had run 10 miles the week before, and felt really good. My time wasn't wonderful, but not hopelessly embarrassing. But then race day arrived, and it was not a pretty scene. By mile 3 (of 13.1), I felt like I had nothing left. By mile 6, I really wished Dave had not convinced me to leave my cell phone behind. I would have called Dave to come pick me up, or if he couldn't, I would have found a cab. :-) I'm not kidding about those thoughts. The only thing that kept me going was I had committed to this, and I was determined to see it through. So, through a combination of running and walking, I finished in 2:55. I guess it could have been worse, but I'm not quite sure how. :-)
Becky ran the marathon, and stayed with one of her running buddies who wasn't faring so well. She finished in 5:22. Mike signed up for the half marathon, and kicked all of our booties by finishing in 2:10. Way to go Mike! So we have included some pictures from our trek down to Maryland, and the end of the race.
We took some shots of the kids as we drove down to Becky and Mike's
Dave and the kids set up shop about 1/2 a mile from the finish line. He got there in time for pictures of me, and then Beck and her group. Mike was just too fast, and got past before Dave could get there.
But we all got really nifty medals for finishing :-)
Dave and the kids were really good and patient waiting for me to finish. Dave even braved wearing the dreaded Baby Bjorn carrier. :-)
Becky stocked up on Halloween candy in anticipation of our visit. That front hall basket was a popular destination.
3 comments:
Way to go Bethany!!
I am so impressed. Also, whoever had the idea to dress alike...very cute. Although, Mike did look a bit out of place. He needed a pink tank.
Bethany,
I think that it is great that you ran a 1/2 marathon!!! That is much better that I could have ever done!
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