
hugging my baby

Kelsey Chris Me Kristine and Cathyleen

Me Launi and Jer

Kimmie, Ali and Ky playing in the water

walking back to the car - all I wanted was a burger !

beautiful Logan

Sweet Ali bug and a doughnut

mile 18

coming in to the finish

sobbing on Kimmie after I finished
To most people that number doesn't mean much.. but to me it was a life goal to run a marathon( not quite sure why.... especially with how sore I am..) On Saturday I ran the top of utah marathon- I have been training for months, but for the last 3 weeks I haven't been able to train as much because of an ankle injury- I don't think that I was as prepared as I should have been, but there was no way I wasn't going to try. It was hard and painful!! I am so blessed to have such support from family and friends- without them cheering me on I don't think I could have done it! ( thanks to Jeramey , Ky, Jen , Kimmie , Ali, Cathy, Shauna,Launi and Rachael) I can't thank Kelsey enough for running with me the last 12 miles... ( she has 2 stress fractures so her doctor didn't want her running it) I am so blessed to have Chris Scott ( our trainer) Kristine ( the other sucker that wanted to run a marathon along with me and Kelsey) and Cathyleen also a frequent marathon runner with Chris to support us- I am so blessed to have spent so much time with these incredible women.
I have learned so much about myself with this goal. I am a much better wife, mother, friend and relief society counselor because I take time for myself. I have learned that it is not being selfish to take the time, it is a necessity so that I can think and problem solve or even vent to the ladies I run with . My relationship with my Savior has become stronger because I talk to him almost every minute that I think I can't finish and he gives me the strength I need.
I feel a sense of accomplishment that I haven't felt since I brought our sweet KyLee into the world.
I am not a fast runner by any means, my goal was to fininsh in under 6 hrs and I did it in 5:41 and I couldn't be happier! Chris 4:30 Kristine 4:50 and Cathyleen 5... I am pretty sure !
Again I am grateful for such a wonderful support group my family and friends I really couldn't have done it without them- even thought some of them weren't at the race, I felt their love and support for me before and after ..... thanks again for giving me the wings to fly!!!! I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!! Thanks Jer for helping me believe that I could do it , and watching Ky during our long runs and being so proud of me and always pushing me to be better.