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| Lindsey, Marci, Randi, Audrey, Laurie, Janet, Michelle, and Heather |
On Saturday I had the awesome opportunity to run a half marathon with some of the greatest friends a girl could have. I remember that way back in Young Womens they used to tell us to look for friends that encouraged us to be the best we could and I am happy to say that I've found a bunch of them here in Eugene. I was completely inspired by the way everyone challenged themselves, whether it be through the length of the race, getting a P.R. or Laurie, running 13 miles at 8 1/2 months pregnant without even going into labor. I was so proud of everyone and so excited to have such a beautiful day to enjoy.
I ran into Laurie and her camera at the turnaround and was cursing her out for taking a photo of me while I was walking through the water stop. I had been trying to look cool the whole way back only to get caught slacking.
The course was beautiful and the atmosphere of the race was such a blast. I hit it a little too hard the first 10 miles which made the last 3 pretty excruciating and really slow. I swear that the mile between 12 and 13 was really 5 miles masquerading as one. Whenever I started to think wimpy thoughts I had to remind myself of the little Hippie Chicklet that I was carrying with me and show her that her old mama can do hard things. By the time I hit the finish my stride looked more like a stumble from the cramping in my calves but I felt great. Officially I was at 2:19:58 and while it wasn't my fastest race ever, it was one of the best.
4 comments:
I'm so jealous that you guys got to have so much fun together. What an awesome group photo--I love you guys just for being so incredibly COOL. I'm glad you had such a great day!!! Congrats on your finish and everything!
Silly Marci, no one would've known you were walking in that picture. :) You did so awesome! Thank you for helping me decide way back when that we should do this race and thanks for just being you and being so cool!
I'm a little behind in my blog reading, but looks like lots of exciting things happening in your life. Congratulations for doing/finishing the half marathon. I'm so impressed! And congrats on girly #3. Lots of drama, but so much fun. Is your husband as nervous about 3 girls as mine is?
You were awesome. You seriously rocked it! I still can't believe you crazy girls doing this pregnant!! It was an awesome day and I was really calmed by your enthusiasm. Your little Hippie Chicklet is a lucky lady to get you for a mom!
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