1/2 Marathon

This race marked my 5th 1/2 marathon and B's 1st 1/2 marathon.  We thought running a 1/2 marathon together would be fun....and it was!  But, training over the summer was not so great since with the three kiddos who cannot be left alone, we only got in two maybe three training runs together (and B had to push the two little ones which equals about 75 lbs around our very hilly neighborhood!!!!).   B & I each have our own running styles which are quite opposite (B starts off fast and I usually have a stronger finish) and we were able to encourage each other at different points throughout the race.  B ended up beating me by 3/10 of a second and I couldn't have been prouder of him!!!  His time also got him a place on the podium in his age division! (OK, so I am proud but let me tell you if you take the tenths of a second off of our times...they are the same!)

So proud of their Dad

 Another extra special thing about this race is that my parents were out to visit us so they were a great help with watching our kids and driving them along the race course to cheer us on.  I kind of felt like I was in high school having my parents come and watch me run.  But, I LOVED IT!  Plus, it was really fun having them at the post-race party. 

B is in the gray on the right near the white line.
  Looking for me??  That is me waving from the left hand side of the
photo in the purple shirt.  Kudos to my mom for her spectacular photo skills :)
Love you MOM!

I am sure my 1/2 marathon career is not quite yet over.  There is this elusive 68 year old women whom I have ran with several times and I cannot keep up with her.  Gives me hope that I can run when I am semi-elderly and a goal of someone to hopefully catch.  Plus, I do like running and there is something special about going out for a long run.  As for B....well, he isn't so sure if he will do one again.  Training during the summer cut into his mountain biking time a bit too much.  He says maybe he will do a spring 1/2 marathon sometime.  I am just glad we had the opportunity to do this particular race together as it is one of my favorites.