Tuesday, August 26, 2008

2:49:50

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...

25 comments:

Amy and Josh said...

Way to Go Kim! I love the tanks. You are such an example of going out there and achieving. Many hugs!!

Anna said...

Great job Kim. :) You look great!

Cassie said...

You rock lady! I'm so proud... Love ya!

Sell...Party Of 4 said...

I 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!

Lindy said...

well done you!!!

Angela said...

A 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?

Shan said...

YAY!!!!!!!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 :)

moosh in indy. said...

Dude, in honor of you I ate 13.1 cinnamon rolls. That's how proud of you I am.

Michelle said...

I 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.

Andrea Lemon said...

Yay ... That is so amazingly cool! Your amazing.

Carlotta said...

Lady you are my idol!! 4 realz! I am amazed by you. Your heart must be totally stellar to do that. Toot your horn LOUD!

Barrett said...

Congrats! Good job!

~kamie~ said...

You are awesome Kim! Completely proud of you!

Lace said...

Yeay! This must have felt amazing! How fun! Good job!

Holly said...

Wahoooooooooooo! You rock.

Rebecca Tyler said...

AWESOME! You did it! You are a star. Great job Kim!!

Jed and Kate said...

Way 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!!!
-Kate

Heather said...

Good job lady!! I am so proud of you!! YOu have inspired me to try for this someday!

Amber Ro said...

What a woman! I am so impressed you did it. Must be a great feeling. Love the tanks :)

Christal said...

Way 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!!!!

Carrie said...

WOO 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!

The Lilly's said...

What an amazing sense of accomplishment! That's awesome!

Kim . . . wyomingmade said...

Kim, what can I say, that hasn't been said. But congrats and what dedication!!

Your my hero!!
8)kim

Ponczoch Family said...

You're amazing. Love the tanks. Hopefully next time the food is better:)

mommyoffour said...

I really thought that I commented here, but don't see it...

Way 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.