Months and months of running: wind, rain, snow, cold sun or shine has paid off!!! Congrats to these fine ladies who came in a few steps in front of me and who trained beside me in the months leading up to today. Way to go! After more than a week in bed with some crazy flu virus followed by a couple more days of migraines I wasn't sure I'd be up for today's race, but lots of prayers made it possible (and maybe a little will power). Arianna reminded me often that she was praying for me to get better.
My dear hubby got all the kiddies up at the crack of dawn and coralled them through the rather crowded streets of downtown SL to cheer me on at the finish and EACH one of my dear sisters put their busy lives on hold to come cheer me on as well; not because I had asked them to, just becuase that is what these wonderful people do. Some had a couple kids to bring along for the ride, and one even got up at an INSANELY early hour to drive us runners up to the starting place. Thanks Lors! Only you! I love you all!
I have the BEST family in the world! Oh, and mom was on the cell awaiting results...emotionally! Love you all! Next year, we will ALL be wearing medals...right girls?! Arianna was diappointed that she couldn't go running with me each night when I put her to bed and headed out to run. So she and her cousin got to run the kids marathon and won medals of their own! Woo hoo! Way to go guys! 
The rest of the kids were just thrilled with all the free stuff!!
Thanks for so much support from so many of you! I could never have done it alone!Anyone up for a run??!
8 comments:
THANK YOU! That was so much fun and I had the best time. You are AMAZING I couldn't have kept going like you did. I am up for any other half marathon, so let's put on our shoes and keep running! (and you do have the BEST sisters)
You are lucky to have such a supportive family. I love the cute picture of you and your sisters. I can't believe how much you all look alike. Yes, Lori, is the best for the ride that CRAZY time of the morning. I appreciated it so much. I love that you made it a family event and had such a fun day. Can you believe you did it?!? I'm sad it's already over.
Where have I been...I didn't even know you were all training for this. That is so AWESOME! Congrats!
Cute picture of you girls! You all look so good!
That is awesome! Congrats for having done it. I am very impressed.
Alissa, so fun. I love seeing you all. I'm so proud of you. I miss seeing you. love you!
Wow - I am sooooo impressed! Congrats, girl! What a wonderful family. Hope you're doing well. We must catch up on the phone (or better yet, in person) soon. Our Houston number is 832-321-4474. Jen
Alissa,
You guys are animals! I am so proud of you 3. I need some of your inspiration to get myself in shape! So great that you guys did it together. Miss you!
Briana
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