On Saturday I ran 13.1 miles in the Seattle Rock-n-Roll 1/2 marathon!! I figured why not run it since I was in shape from doing the full marathon 3 wks ago! It was such a fun run...I definitely like the 1/2 marathon distance a lot better than the full! I ran with my TNT friends...which made for another incredible run. The coaches are so great...running along side you & encouraging you all the way. The last coach to run with me was from New York...he was great! He pumped me up for the last hill on the course and before he let me run ahead he said, "you are gonna rock this run for your mom!" Tears definitely welled up in my eyes...I wasn't expecting to hear those words! But what it also did was give me a burst of energy to get to the finish line. (on the back of my TNT shirt it says, "I'm running the distance in honor of my Mom"). So cool!!It was such fun to have the kiddos (& Marcus) at the finish line too! Jaelyn has been wondering why I have been training so much...so running this race allowed her to see why!
Almost to the finish line...this is when I saw the kids! I had to stop & give 'em a kiss before I ran past them too. My official time: 1:57:26. I'm super pleased with this time...my goal was a sub 2 hour 1/2 marathon & I did it!
Jaelyn made this poster for me...It says "Go Mommy Go!"
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Really great post, Steph. Loved it...made me tear up just reading about your accomplishment!! So proud. :)
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