In the car at 6:15am... we're really doing this...
At the YMCA & it's still so dark out! And COLD!!!
At the YMCA & it's still so dark out! And COLD!!!
We did it! We actually made it through!!!! Boston here we come... syke!
And we got these really cool space blankets:o)... but wow, they helped!
I can't say it is something I'm excited to jump back in and do again, but it was a really neat experience. We got to run with a friend of ours from our house church group, and as far as weather, it was unbeatable!!
There were people who's sole job was cheering us on all along the way, plenty of water & energy drinks, potties and even a gummy bear stop.
The course was really flat (a few hills for Michigan, but having the bulk of our training take place in Portland, these hills were nothing at all), and totally beautiful, following the Grand river most of the time & with a ton of fall foliage it was spectacular in places.
I made it strong through the first 6 miles, then hit a half way wall. I worked through that pretty well & went strong until mile 11... then it got really hard. My toes were numb & my legs were a jelly/led combination. I had to walk for about 30 seconds at mile 12. Once we made it back onto the street where we could the Finish banner I was in pain! But, the whole street was lined with people cheering and ringing bells... it was a surreal feeling. I totally made it strong over the finish line & even avoided collapsing - Yay me! Not really, it was a lot of fun walking around behind the finish line with total stranger congratulating total strangers & volunteers handing you space blankets and praising us & offering food and drinks.
Oh, and Bryce could have run circles around me, the entire run was a breeze for him... I have the best hubby in the world, who could easily have run the whole marathon & is even competitive enough to do it with a really good time, but will keep my pace & encourage me the whole way... You're the BEST Babe!
There were people who's sole job was cheering us on all along the way, plenty of water & energy drinks, potties and even a gummy bear stop.
The course was really flat (a few hills for Michigan, but having the bulk of our training take place in Portland, these hills were nothing at all), and totally beautiful, following the Grand river most of the time & with a ton of fall foliage it was spectacular in places.
I made it strong through the first 6 miles, then hit a half way wall. I worked through that pretty well & went strong until mile 11... then it got really hard. My toes were numb & my legs were a jelly/led combination. I had to walk for about 30 seconds at mile 12. Once we made it back onto the street where we could the Finish banner I was in pain! But, the whole street was lined with people cheering and ringing bells... it was a surreal feeling. I totally made it strong over the finish line & even avoided collapsing - Yay me! Not really, it was a lot of fun walking around behind the finish line with total stranger congratulating total strangers & volunteers handing you space blankets and praising us & offering food and drinks.
Oh, and Bryce could have run circles around me, the entire run was a breeze for him... I have the best hubby in the world, who could easily have run the whole marathon & is even competitive enough to do it with a really good time, but will keep my pace & encourage me the whole way... You're the BEST Babe!
Oh yeah, our time was 2 hrs, 47 minutes and 38 seconds!
(Okay, so that actually isn't very fast, as we had people who ran a whole marathon come in way before us... but it was good for me!)
I'm still basking in the reality that I did this!!! I can do pretty much anything now, I think:o)!
When the GR Marathon pictures are up I'll post the link.
(Okay, so that actually isn't very fast, as we had people who ran a whole marathon come in way before us... but it was good for me!)
I'm still basking in the reality that I did this!!! I can do pretty much anything now, I think:o)!
When the GR Marathon pictures are up I'll post the link.
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3 comments:
Amazing! I am so proud of you! I wouldn't have wanted to do it but you did and look how healthy you are. Bryce was such a great support to you and it is beautiful to see. Love you girl!
You rock!!! Congratulations on completing the race! We'd love to see you guys some afternoon this week. I need to check my schedule, but I think we're available on Tues, Wed or Fri afternoon.
way to go guys!! Linds! I'm so proud of you, I didn't know you had it in you! I'm proud of you too Bryce! Way to stick with Linds and encourage her! So impressed by the both of you!!
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