It is high time a mother gets some blog time, right?
I deserve it right?
So, to start, I borrowed most of the pics from Janie's Blog, so thanks Jane Bird!
This picture of my sisters is pretty special to me. They are my closest teammates. I can call, text or drop in on them whenever!
So, that I did back in April, Savannah and I surprised Colette in Seattle. I needed her and she was obviously 'floored' with my "drop in visit!".
We had a wonderful time together. We 'motored' down to see Jess in Portland. She is awesome and we had a great time playing the game called sissa's.
This summer, I had a couple goals....to run. That being said, I committed to a dirty 1/2 marathon with Jane Bird and Colette. Dirty, meaning I was nervous and not positive I could pull the thing off! I trained, as did they, our guts right out, (no pun intended). Ju
ly came as did our race. In fact it was on my wedding anniversary. Go Nathan and I!The race was in Payson Canyon, it was a beautiful run and I really did enjoy running, until I hit mile 10. Then it was like a brick wall. I CAN say I finished a 1/2 marathon, but not the way I wanted.
Me kicking it hard the last 100 yards....some positive sides from climbing this mental mountain, I got some of the most delicious orange slices I have ever had, after my race. The other, I caught an extra running shirt they were throwing out. YES! I am a fan of freebies!
Colette running the last 100 yards. She was like a never ending sure going machine.
Janie was a powerful machine who passed me like a bird in flight! Go Jane! (which by the way, has turned into an addicted to running runner!)
Another fun race my running sisters and I did was head to the famous Dayton 4th of July 5k. We were pumped, jazzed and ready to rock-n-roll baby! That we did!
Check out my form (despite my Dad's kind words), I have a kick it and blew Colette in the dust. (it is just that Jane Bird was not breathing hard by the time I crossed
We took 1, 2, and 3. Oh yeah baby! Also, the raffle at the end?? I won a case of oil! Now that is worth it!
I had to redeem my horrible 1/2 marathon outcome so I ran my own at the end of August. I ran to the canyon, down and back up and home. I felt MUCH better with my finish!
My last goal of the summer, The tough Rim2Rim run here in 20-Falls.
Did I mention a tough run? Yep it is. The race is 7.8 miles which was not
The runners begin down in the canyon then run up a 6% grade out of the canyon, another mile of slow up hill then eventually across the bridge (which was cool) then back down in the canyon across a narrow foot bridge then back UP a small BUT steep hill at the beginning of the last mile. My legs were jelly when I saw that blasted last hill. Bout killed me right off! But, I finished and loved it! AWESOME! Missed the chance to win a freebie because my very seasoned runner friend needed to get home. But, I WOULD have won something cool for sure!
Here I am running across the awesome bridge and down the steps to join the canyon rim running path (Nathan's cell pics)
The kids were with Nathan and Brycen totally fell and scraped his nose. When I ran past the kids (I am 199 NOT 76), Tanner yelled to me "Brycen fell and got hurt" as I gave him a high five. So, I had the rest of the run to think about his possible injury. It was a bad fall!Anyways, there you have it, my list of accomplishments this summer that only have to do with ME! I have loved running and the way I feel after.
6 comments:
Way to go Guts! I love your post all about you. Although I must say that I am feeling a little left out of not being a "running sister". But not enough to start doing it. :) I think you are all awesome. Your last race especially sounds extra tough. Loved the pictures of you with Colette and knowing the rest of the story. Love it!
It looks like you are more surprised that Colette!
You are superwoman. We need to run together now that I think I can keep up. The end.
Guts, that's awesome!!! How fun that you guys got to run those races together. Plus, running is the goods when you are actually running for a purpose. And thats so sweet that you got to go see Colette and Peg. Fun times!
Guts!!! Nice job. Sooner or later everyone gets addicted to running. It's what I've been trying to tell ya for a few years now. Good Job!!!! Awesome all around, I'm envious of the free oil. Sweet
Sooooo cool Melissa! You're awesome. I've been thinking about you a lot lately, because I'm thinking about doing a half marathon in december, and I did my first "long" run yesterday. I've always admired you, and now I have even more reason to. Way to go Woman!
Well, I just looked at all of these pictures. Your running ones are awesome. seriously. Way to go, especially on the rim to rim.
Just to redeem myself -- the Dayton 4th of July, I was still getting used to the high altitude (ha ha).
The pictures of me at the beginning are gag (I look like an old man in that sweater and those pants - in fact, I didn't even recognize myself; I will throw it away tomorrow). OK, so those pictures brought back all of the memory and surprise and the stress, good grief of the first 15 minutes of your arrival. See the phone in my hand? I was so stressed about the baseball game and then suddenly you show up and I simply couldn't wipe the smile off Darren's face, even though I was ticked at him. AFter 15 minutes, I was stoked beyone belief and it was the best birthday I have had in years.
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