Over the weekend I completed the 2010 Canyonlands Half Marathon in Moab Utah. I finished with an average of just above a 9 min mile. I had such I good time and met some friends a long the way. It was also a fun girls trip for my mom and I. I hope I can do it again someday.
Getting ready to start. It's tradition for me to take this picture before a race, but don't worry I really didn't think I would be number one, But I did place with in the first couple thousand out of about 5,000 racers.
Jake's cousin Marie, her friend Meghan, and me. I'm so glad I found these girls at the beginning of the race. It was nice to start it out with some friends
The run was beautiful! I kept telling random people how pretty it was and I would pull out my camera to take pictures (and yes I was running while taking these, I don't think I ever stopped to walk in fear that I wouldn't start up again)
8 miles gone and I feel great!
Near the end of the canyon
A very nice man saw me taking pictures so he offered to take a picture of me so I could document that I was actually there. I love how nice everyone was.
I Did it!!! 13.1 miles! Near the end I thought I was going to pass out but I made it and I felt great! Just kidding I really felt horrible, physically, but emotional I was great!
To treat myself I got a pedicure and new sandals afterwards, sooo worth it!!!
Can't forget that my mom was with me, cheering me on at the finish line. She is such a trooper. She just had surgery but she insisted on coming down with me. I had such a good time with her. Thanks for coming mom, Love you!
6 comments:
You are ridiculous.. Ridiculously amazing!! I am so proud of you doing the half marathon, and in 9 min miles!!! WOO HOO!!
yay!!! so fun! I hope to be as fast as you someday!
I had a great time with you as well. I really look like an invalid in that picture. Hopefully I will be running with you next time :) Okay, maybe only 5 miles, 13 just seems crazy.
Steph! Way to go! That is an awesome pace for such a long race. I am so jealous! I really wish I could have gone with you. Maybe someday..... You rock! -Jeff
Nice!! You are a champ!
you are amazing. I really want to do that, but I honeslty don't think I could. I am so proud of you! Seriously! Miss you!
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