The Big Run

I’ve opted to call the 1/2 marathon this year a “run”, and not a “race”, because “race” I certainly did not.  However, RUN, I sho’ did! I got the privilege of running with 5 of the greatest ladies eva & we had such a great time! We decided we were going to be a slow & just for fun group, as we all had our own issues to deal with.  I have to say, relaxing and enjoying the run at a leisurely pace is WAY more fun than running fast!  (a little disappointing when you cross the finish line, but otherwise, a total joy!)

 

Our group: Amberlee, Tricia, Liz, me, my sister Janna & my s.i.l. Michelle

I loved these two pictures so much I bought them off zazoosh for my friends.  Tricia & Amberlee are hilarious in the first one, & the second one is for Liz because she just rocked her first 1/2 marathon & I was so proud of her!

Oh, and this one, too.  Isn’t it funny!  We kept waving to all the photographers & laughing :)

Here’s me & Liz about 4 blocks from the finish line.  I am crying because I just passed my mom & dad & my little brothers.  I always cry when I see them, even though I know they are going to be there & they are always in the same spot.  Its silly I know, but I can’t help it!

These are all of my family members that ran.  Why didn’t I run with all of them, you ask?  Because they are faster than the wind, that’s why.  Well, except for Janna :) And Michelle only ran with us out of pity (and because she was secretly pregnant & didn’t want to jeopardize her little dumpling!!!!) 

Marty, me, Andy, Janna, Michelle, Heather (my mexican brotha Jace in the background!) and Lisa in the front.

 

Final words: Ogden puts on the absolute BEST 1/2 marathon!  It was such a blast & my favorite running experience to date.  Apparently I am signed up for the St. George marathon this fall & I am terrified!  I’m not sure if a full marathon is included in my skill-set, but I am going to TRY. Wish me luck.  Until next year’s 1/2.