Saturday some of us ran the Cedar City Half. I wanted to run this race last year but Dason was returning from Afghanistan. So I was really excited to finally get to run it. My day started at 3:20 AM.. I seriously laughed out loud when I got up. Darin was getting home from a football game and changing into scrubs to go deliver a baby. I laughed because if you would have told me two years ago that I would be getting up at this crazy hour and driving for 2 hours to run for over two hours and then drive back home I would have laughed in your face. but I was up and super excited! I rode over with MaryAnn and Bryant. Here we are taking the bus up the canyon. I love this picture.. so us! I love us. =)
It was chilly up the canyon. There was music playing and bomb fires blazing, but we spent our time in the porta line. We were barley able to shed our warm cloths throw them in the truck and get to the starting line and snap this pic:
And we were off. It was so so Pretty. I loved it. Every minute. I kept thinking, "this feels so great". but I didn't dare say it out loud. Ok, I did, and It didn't even curse me, I kept feeling great. My knee's did not hurt AT ALL!! whoot hooo!!! So excited about that.
I did decide that Lexie has spoiled me and I am not going to want to run races by myself anymore. It so great having someone to talk to, sing with, observe other people (ha ha) with. It's great to have someone to cover you when you head off into the bushes. "look at me, not at her.."... ha ha ha. We had a volunteer take this picture for us. This was right after we finally passed the cute mom/son team dressed in orange. Ya.. we had goals.
We had less than a mile left and Lexie got her chest pain. I was ready to walk with her, after all, it was just a training run, but under the circumstances she insisted I go ahead. So I did. I was amazed at how great I felt I was able to just go and go hard. Great way to finish a race. Finished in 2:16. time doesn't really matter to me.. slow and steady is our motto, but people seem to like that deet. =)
I really loved this race. I was on a high from it all day (that and the fact My Marine is home) I really feel like I am ready for the marathon... Bring it on!!! EXCITED!!
My favorite 1/2 ever. Always will be!
I think my grin shows it all. I was so happy to share this race with some of my fellow fishies and runners. I felt good during the whole run, didn't hate any of it and when I was done didn't feel like I was going to die. There was a girl in front of me that I could tell didn't want me to pass her, so I didn't. At the end she collapsed on the ground and I walked past feeling good. Don't worry she wasn't in physical harm, just pushed herself past that comfortable point, I on the other hand was able to enjoy the last few miles and get my yummy treats, I love those granola bar things they give out at the finish. They have them every year! Then Bryant and I jumped in our excursion to head home to watch our boys play football in Kanab. I was a little stiff when I got out of the vehicle, but I have been worse! This was a great race/run to pump me up for the Marathon! Some elite runners said I can't run the cedar half it's too close to marathon day for St George, but I say why not, it's the BOMB!
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