This is the place....SLC temple

Right after the marathon, we decided to go for a walk on temple square...can I just say I think I shoud have waited a day or so because my legs were ON FIRE! I felt bad because I really wanted to just go to the hotel and take a nap, and the sister missionaries REALLY wanted to give us a tour...I think they were bored! I finally had to throw in the towel and go rest a little bit, but we did have a nice time walking around for a little bit. It is always fun to go to temple square and see the temple, I just hope the next time we do it, my legs dont feel like jello!

While we were in Utah for the SLC marathon, I asked Destry if we could go to the "This is the Place" monument. I spent a lot of my childhood in Salt Lake visiting the doctor and going to different places with my parents after appointments, but suprisingly, I have never had the opportunity to visit. I asked Destry to take me and we were able to see a lot of the amazing things there. It really humbled me to think that so many good people gave up everything they had to come and settle the Salt Lake area. It was fun to go to the top of the hill and look down and try to picture what it must have looked like before all of the buildings were there. It was a great experience, and I am glad that I was able to finally experience it there.

Salt Lake City Marathon

Well, I survived! I ran the Salt Lake City Marathon in 4 hours 33 minutes. I can honestly say it was one of the most rewarding experiences that I have had in a while. I worked really hard to get there, and I made it! The only thing that I did not like about the Marathon is how hard it was on my legs. It wouldnt have been bad at all, but Salt Lake is basically concrete the whole way. My knees hurt super bad the next day, but after that I felt great. The race started at the Legacy Bridge in Salt Lake where they hosted the winter olympics and it ended at the Gateway Mall. The race wound around different neighborhoods and side streets. It was fun to see all of the people who lived in Salt Lake having Barbeques in their yards and handing out water, otter pops and oranges to the runners. I truly felt the support of the residents of Salt Lake and I will definately run it again next year. It was amazing!

The other great thing I had during the marathon was the support of my amazing hubby! I had to be at the UTATRAX at 5:30 in the morning, and my husband didnt want me to go alone, so he drove me there. After that he went back to the hotel, and later visited Brad at Home Depot while he waited for me to cross the finish line. There were so many people at the finish, that I didnt get to see him, but it was great to know that in the crowd of thousands of people, my husband was there waiting for me. Thanks hun for being so supportive and being there for me.

This year the proceeds of the marathon went to benefit the Huntsman Cancer Center for research. As you know, this cause was very dear to my heart because my Uncle Burke just passed away this summer, and I have other family members who have or are fighting cancer right now.

The one question that people have been asking me: Will you ever do one again? My answer is YES! Definately! I wont become one of those super crazy marathon people running 2 a weekend, but my goal from now on is to do at least 2 a year. My next marathon will be the Teton Dam Marathon in June!

I will post some pictures when I get them, I had to order them through the photographers that were there because Dest forgot my camera that morning.