Marathon

Derek, Megan and Ryan saw me at about mile 17.5...right before I hit the "wall." Considering my lack of training, I was pretty proud to do so well up until about mile 18 or 19.  Then my ipod died, my muscles started to tighten up and ache like crazy, and I walked roughly 2 miles of the remaining 8.  Luckily my dad & Kelly caught me at about 24 when I was all teary eyed and word out. Kelly ran with me up to where the Howards were watching and then right before Derek, Megan & Ryan were at the finish line so I only had to do about .2 of a mile on my own then.  So glad they were all there to watch me & help me make it to the end! It was definitely a LOT harder than I remember any other one being.  Which is why I may officially be in marathon retirement! (someone get that in writing!)

Mile 25...ready to be DONE! Can you tell? :)

more pretend smiles on the last 1.2 mile

Baby Lucas spent the morning with Mimi. He was not super impressed with my accomplishment

But he liked the medal!

Mimi had Lukey hold and wave this sign when we pulled up.  Thanks Mimi!