Friday, October 21, 2011

Burning rubber....


 Last weekend I got the chance to put my running slippers to good use....13.1 miles of good use!

My feet were on FIRE last weekend as I ran the Rock N River Half Marathon. It was an awesome run with beautiful scenery, perfect weather, good tunes, and one aching foot.

I was a little hesitant to run a half marathon BY MYSELF! Normally I would have a group of my favorite ladies running with me, but they're all LAME busy being knocked up and laden with children...sigh... I suppose I can let them pass this one time...So I bit the proverbial bullet and did it alone!

2 hours and 2 minutes after starting I crossed the finish line and it felt AWESOME!! I was stoked to have clocked in a better time than my last half. And what's even better is that Jordan was standing at the finish line holding a piece of PIE!!!! CHOCOLATE PIE!! Now THAT is a good man. See....doesn't this picture just scream Ahhhhhhhhhhh....

 

It was an amazing experience and the only downfall was running on an injured foot. It had been hurting for the last month and I knew I was pushing it by running but I just HAD to finish what I started. I have to admit, I'm a little bummed I didn't break the 2 hour barrier, but I'm just happy I was able to run at all!

Plus....I got a medal. Makes it all worth it. 


Have an awesome weekend amigos! TGI friggin F!
Posted at 10/21/2011

13 comments:

  1. Court and TimOctober 21, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    L.E.G.I.T. Sorry I've got a few buns in the oven, but I was there in spirit (while sitting on the couch eating my bon bons). Next summer I am in FOR SURE! You look freakin hot (as in sexy) for 13.1 miles Rrrrr!

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  2. Laural Out LoudOctober 21, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Congrats! You're doing something most people can't lay claim to, especially with an injury. And the only thing better than a piece of pie waiting for you at the finish line is a WHOLE PIE!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    well done mama! have a good weekend. xoxo

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  4. RebeccaOctober 21, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    congrats

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  5. NikosmommyOctober 21, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    amazing job...I couldn't run 13 miles if my life depended on it!!

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  6. Claire KieferOctober 21, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Congrats--that's so impressive, and on an injured foot?? I can't believe Jordan was standing there with PIE at the finish line . . . now that's love.

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  7. AshleyOctober 21, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    please tell me that these pictures are taken before you started running??? because it's just wrong to look that good after a long run!! LOL You are too awesome! Congrats! I see you are wearing the five fingers? How do those feel when running on pavement for a long distance?

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  8. K LindOctober 21, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Great job! I really need to start running.

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  9. LindseyOctober 21, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    You go girl!!! I wish I was a runner, but I have a bad ankle with pins so running like that is too hard on it. But great job!! What an accomplishment!! Happy Weekend!

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  10. SkinnyMegOctober 22, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Yay!! I would have totally run with you if I lived closer :) Great time BTW Rockstar!

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  11. DeeOctober 22, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Congrats girl! I'm proud of you! You ROCK!

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  12. Simply MilyOctober 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Good Job!!! Such an accomplishment!!! =)

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  13. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Damn! You look pretty good for all that running!! I can't even imagine what the pics of me would look like .... Lol I don't wanna know! I'd be all doubled over gasping and dying and such.

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