#180

We did it! Jared and I decided we were going to run in London's Run. It was a 1/2 marathon, 13.1 miles. We were running a little bit before but never really trained for 13 miles so I am proud to say we finished. Troy(Marci's husband) just woke up a couple days before and decided to run in it as well. We do want to do it again (not any time soon) but will be more prepared and definately train for it.

I can't speak for the boys, but I think I started off well. I even kept up with ALEXIS for the first 10sec. I was freezing and my toes were numb but the trail had mountain views, it was quiet, and I was feeling good. At about mile 2 a man passed me who was about 60 years old... this got me down a little bit but I kept truckin' along. Every mile or so I felt like I wasn't passing anyone and everyone was passing me. I didn't feel like I was going to slow but I was NOT about to speed it up. Around mile 5 Fergie started and Clumbsy has a fast pace and I have to run to the beat so I picked it up a little. Still feeling real good. Then I was so excited to see at the end of the road, 2 of my favorite cheerleaders. MARCI and KRISTEN This gave me more motivation. After mile 7 the mile markers were not coming fast enough. At each water station people were saying... "Good job, Not too much longer, Keep going" For some reason I just wanted to punch them. Of course they could say with a smile that you were half way there, they could still feel their legs. At mile 10 I was about to give up. I hadn't walked yet but was very close. My pace looked pathetic and lo and behold here comes Fergie again. I almost cried. I have to run to the beat and i didn't want to let her down but I had to change the song, I couldn't do it. I am so sorry Fergie!! Then still seeing my cheering squad and knowing I was almost done, I kept going. I could hear the crowd and sprinted as I saw the most beautiful FINISH sign. I even got an amazing blue ribbon!! 2:21:21 was the magic number. All I know is that I finished and that next time I will do better.

I would like to thank Marci and Kristen for supporting us. Without them at different mile markers, taking pictures, and cheering, I probably wouldn't have made it. I would also like to express my gratitude for Eminem, Salt-n-Peppa, Akon, Beastie Boys, Fergie, and many others who kept me on pace and gave me the motivation and beat to keep on going. Also thanks Troy for lunch it was delicious!