1/2 Marathon

Well, we did it after 5 1/2 months of training, an ulcer, sore legs, side stitches and a hurt foot. Why people do this over and over is beyond me. I made a new friend, and may have lost a little weight, so not so bad, but I will not participate in another race. While I feel a sense of accomplishment, I did worry about doing permanent damage to my knees. Here are a few pictures...

My cousins were my original inspiration - Go Leah and Trav on the full marathon!

Then I inspired my buddy Traci and she inspired her husband and many others to run. We ran together the day of the race, which is the only reason I ran it in 2:37.

And this was my running partner in the early mornings. She out ran me the whole time we trained. I wish we had taken a better picture with our medals. Her sweet daughter made this sign and the flowers.

I've had plenty of time to recuperate. I am actually walking normally again. While part of me wants to run, I don't want to train, nor do I want the knee pain. My next marathon will be from the sidelines!