Logan Marathon

Check Check and Done!

I am on the other side of it. It kinda doesn't feel real. Like I really ran 26.2 miles. That is crazy.

The night before we drove down to Logan and stayed in a fabulous smokey room at the Motel 8. Yes, this was the only room left I could find in Logan because everything else was booked. But we came down and hit up all the pre-race stuff, going to the race expo, picking up my race packet, getting free stuff... you know. So this is me the night before, trying on my race shirt and getting ready for the morning.

(What you can't see in this picuture is Ben opposite me lounging on the bed eating Wendy's watching cable. Don't forget, we don't have tv so this was a big deal. But I had to dance around in front of the tv a while to get him to finally take a picture of me.)



At about mile 23.


Right after the finish with my hefty medal.


So glad I did this. It is challenging no doubt but I would do it again. You kinda bounce around through everything throughout the race. Lots of different emotions and working through different physical demands and challenges with your body.

People told me before, to realize that it was going to hurt no matter what and now I know what they meant. No matter what shape you are in it is just hard on your body. Hey, if it was easy everybody could do it right?

Last but not least, a picture with my amazing cheerleader. I seriously couldn't have done it without Ben. Who would have been my bodyguard on early morning runs in the dark? Who would have driven me to and from Logan while I took naps in the car so I could get as much rest as possible before the race? Who would have brought me more ibuprofen and extra water at mile 20? Who would have reinacted Rocky IV to me during miles 21-23? Who would have ran the last 6 miles with me? And even now that it is over, who would carry me up the stairs to our room because my legs were stiff? And who would push me around on the cart at Macy's grocery shopping so I didn't have to walk around so much? He IS the best.