I have been an avid runner my entire life, but have never participated in a race longer than a 5k. I guess I just have a hard time paying money to run when I can do it anytime I want for free. This year I got over my cheapness and decided I would really enjoy participating in a few races. I ran the Utah Valley Half Marathon on Saturday and had the time of my life! My goal was to run it under 2 hours and I did. I crossed the finish line at 1:54. I can honestly say I enjoyed every single second of the race. It was overcast and drizzling rain which is actually my favorite kind of weather to run in. When my cute dad woke up and saw the rain he drove up the canyon and was the first spectater of the race waiting at mile marker 4 with a rain jacket for me in case I needed it. What can I say, I guess I'll always be his little girl. I didn't end up needing it, but it was a great surprise to see him when I wasn't expecting it. He and Scott staggered themselves at points throughout the race to cheer me on and every time I would see one of them it would give me a little burst of energy. I am a lucky girl to have such a supportive husband and parents (my mom was watching my sleeping kids so Scott could be there). Next up is the Stansberry Park Triathlon in July. I can hardly wait!
My training partner, Ali, and I after the race!
11 comments:
You're so awesome, Rach! And you look SO dang skinny! We'll definitely have to do one together next year sometime!
That's awesome! Congrats on your time!
Wow, Rach. Half marathon! That would mean certain death for me. But I'm glad we are doing the tri together. AND glad it will be in StansBERRY. I hope they have yummy stansberries for us at the finish line. :)
Just teasing, of course.
You are going to kick my trash in that race.
You are amazing. That time is SO incredible, you speed demon! I wish I could do the triathlon with you...I almost signed up for one this summer but with the Ragnar and different trips we are taking none of them would work out. Bummer. One day we'll have to do some sort of race together, though.
You go Rach! I keep thinking of signing up for a race but I always chicken out :)
Ok you are amazing! I wish I was into running... maybe then I would look like you. way to go!
you're inspiring. seriously, i wish i had the desire to do stuff like that. way to go! and you look so great by the way!
Great job! You look great by the way.
Awesome! Don't you love the length of a half? I don't quite have the desire or time to train for a full marathon at this point in my life. Maybe I'll want to do one someday... Then again, probably not. That's cool that your doing a tri as well!
way to go Rach!!!!
You are awesome, Rach!! We should run a race together! Way to go on the Half! I think the half marathon is the best race. Still challenging, but it doesn't kill your body like the Full does. Congrats girl!
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