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.
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.
3 comments:
SUper job! I think you ROCK!!! KEep up the great work!
Wow! Great job. I've heard most people do one marathon a year, cuz it's so taxing on the body. Good for you setting a goal of two. Someday we'll see you doing the IronMan in Hawaii.
Great job, Liz! You're amazing. I don't think I could ever run a marathon. I would think about coming to see you cross the finish line at the Teton Dam marathon, but I might be in the hospital having my baby or just about to have one.
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