So the race was on Saturday. My friend Shannon and I woke up DARK and EARLY Saturday morning, at 3:45 a.m. to drive to Providence, Utah where the race ended. We got on the bus at about 6:15 a.m. after we found mrs. r at the last second! YAY. And there we were, driven 13.1 miles away from the finish line, 13.1 miles away from our cars, our families, with the only solution, to run/walk/crawl back...
Here is Shannon crossing first. She had only ever run a 10K...so that is six miles, she kept saying that she would have to walk, have to walk...as I as walking/limping...I never ever spotted her...she smoked us and crossed the line first in our group. Way to go Shannon!
Next to cross was mrs. r she is STELLAR...I was so proud of her for finishing...and watching for me to finish...she ran up to me and made me bawl a little...saying, "You did it!" "Look at your family, look at your kiddies!" That did it...
So, here we all are...tired, beat...but done! And alive.
Our hott matching tanks...
And the discrace that all there was at the finish line for those left over runners...(almost three hours) were orange slices, water, and some gatorade. Seriously. I almost bawled, I was SO hungry.
My little family went to Einstein Brothers for breakfast before the long and tiring drive home. I just wanted food, and my bed the rest of the day. I jacked up my ankle somehow...hope it gets feeling better soon...ow. It was so great to spend the day with people that I love, people that I care about, doing something that is important...something I thought I could never do, so happy I did it.
As for that marathon? Gosh darn it, I forgot all about this wonderful workshop I signed up for that is the same day. I'll have to think about doing another one...
Way to Go Kim! I love the tanks. You are such an example of going out there and achieving. Many hugs!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Kim. :) You look great!
ReplyDeleteYou rock lady! I'm so proud... Love ya!
ReplyDeleteI teared up a little reading this. I ran a 5K, and I started bawling when I came accross the finish line. I couldn't believe that I could do it...Look at you doing a 13.1!!! AMAZING! Inspirational for me to read. Thank you!
ReplyDeletewell done you!!!
ReplyDeleteA friend and I did a half marathon a few years back. It was a blast but we totally limped across the finish. We mostly walked, with a little running. Took about 3.5 hours I think. Killer but doesn't it feel great to know you completed it?
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!!!!CONGRATS!!! That is such an empowering fulfilling feeling to cross that blessed finish line :) Sorry 'bout your ankle.....that can put you out for a bit. BUT SOOOO COOOL! My dang-dog-on-it foot is keeping me out of the marathon this time around.....can't seem to get it back to working :( Anyway, i wanna hear more about this! I must dial your number :)
ReplyDeleteDude, in honor of you I ate 13.1 cinnamon rolls. That's how proud of you I am.
ReplyDeleteI love the photos! So awesome! I'm so glad you had someone document for you. Unfortunately, I never have a cheering section in my races and no one to document except for the professionals which I steal the photos from! :) I love the comment just before me. Now that's my style of celebrating!!! Plan on swimming Thursday.
ReplyDeleteYay ... That is so amazingly cool! Your amazing.
ReplyDeleteLady you are my idol!! 4 realz! I am amazed by you. Your heart must be totally stellar to do that. Toot your horn LOUD!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Good job!
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome Kim! Completely proud of you!
ReplyDeleteYeay! This must have felt amazing! How fun! Good job!
ReplyDeleteWahoooooooooooo! You rock.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! You did it! You are a star. Great job Kim!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go!!!! You are amazing for doing this! I started training for a 1/2 Marathon once and couldn't even finish THAT let alone the actual 13.1 mile race! You have done something very few people in this world have done. You should be so proud of yourself!!!
ReplyDelete-Kate
Good job lady!! I am so proud of you!! YOu have inspired me to try for this someday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a woman! I am so impressed you did it. Must be a great feeling. Love the tanks :)
ReplyDeleteWay to go you seriously rawk I want to do that someday!!! Love it!! Love logan too we used to live there when darren was getting his bachlors fun times and some not so fun times!! ANyway good for you !! You're my hero seriously!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOO HOO! You hot, running, mamma! Great job Kim! You look great too! Oh my gosh! I cried when I read what Mrs. R said! What an awesome lady!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing sense of accomplishment! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteKim, what can I say, that hasn't been said. But congrats and what dedication!!
ReplyDeleteYour my hero!!
8)kim
You're amazing. Love the tanks. Hopefully next time the food is better:)
ReplyDeleteI really thought that I commented here, but don't see it...
ReplyDeleteWay to go girl! I am so proud of you! You did it!! What a big accomplishment! I can just imagine your family there waiting for you at the end. That would have beena awesome to see.