I did it!

I don't know what got into me on Friday but I decided to run the salt lake 1/2 marathon. I had been training for the Wasatch Back and had been pretty comfortable running 5-6 miles, but had never gone any further than that. But, Ive wanted to run at least a 1/2 marathon forever, but never really wanted to train for it. So, without any pressure from anyone, I wanted to be like my friends that were running it and decided it was probaby now or never, so, i signed up. It was an early morning, waking up at 5 am, and a little chilly. but once I passed mile 2 and found a portapotty (because all i could think about for 2 miles is "oh i am going to loose it.") it was really good. Mile 11 was tough my body hurt but I kept thinking the pain would go away but the satisfaction of finishing never would. So, I kept running. then the 1st full marathon runner passed me running like it was no big deal, Can you believe running 26 miles practically sprinting the whole way? Eventually I did cross the finish line, slow but sure. I will have to say I am quite proud of myself. now, my knees hurt, my legs ache, I am dehydrated and I think that is why i have a terrible headache and all of my toes hurt. But, I am still so glad I took the chance to accomplish something I've always wanted to do, and I didn't have to train as hard as I thought (although I probably should have and I wouldn't hurt so bad right now.

Aaron did not bring a camera, and although he was at the finish line did not see me cross the finish line so he took this pic with my phone afterwards.



It was really sunny as I finished hence the face.