Here are pics before, during, and after the big day. It was an awesome experience. Loved the journey and everyone’s support. I’m blessed to have so many people cheering me on – I know who you are and appreciate every word of encouragement and happy thought sent my way! You helped me make this happen!
I also fortunately had an article published online about my experiences: http://minneapolisrunning.com/its-not-about-the-marathon/#.VY3rfbbbKmQ
Training. Kicking in the final stretch of the Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon.
A note from me to my fan club.
This is all that you need to run a marathon. Even this may be more than some people need.
I kept my body fueled like a finely tuned machine. Here is just some of what I ate the day before the marathon 🙂
Chilly morning on race day. Absolutely perfect weather for a marathon!
Breakfast of champions!
Fresh as a daisy. Ready to run farther than I’ve ever run in my life.
With Jen, my co-worker. We signed up on our own and only later realized the value of having someone else following the exact same training plan and going through all of the emotional and physical ups and downs as we hit new milestones week after week.
And I’m off!
Time for selfies with co-workers, friends, and family along the way.
You take a picture of me…
I take a picture of you.
Still enjoying things at mile 19
Official photos posted to Facebook by the race organizers. I saw most of the photographers, but I didn’t see this one.
Final hundred feet. I may just make it after all.
Post-race meal – time to recharge! Yes, that’s eggs and sausage on a pizza. Wow, was that good!
And of course a flight of different bacons, garlic knots, cinnamon rolls, and a pickled flight. Yummy!
This one was great but maybe next time I’ll try the flight of Bloody Mary’s!
My KCMO fan club was also out in full force on race day, cheering me on from hundreds of miles away!
Got home. Crashed for a bit…
And then went out and mowed the lawn while wearing my marathon finisher’s jacket. How come I don’t have life threatening “grass allergies” like everyone else? No fair 🙂
It was an awesome day. Great family and friends – couldn’t have done it without you. Hope to see you all at the next one!!! 😉
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