Monday, October 26, 2009

Finished!!!

I made it!!! 1 hour and 51 minutes later I finished (just a few minutes shy of my best time). It was a long race the hardest one I have done yet. There was a big hill on mile 12 that just about killed me. As we were running we looked ahead and Chaelaine (my cousin) said is that the hill (we knew there was one close to the finsh line) and I looked and said "oh crap" but we made it. I love doing these races especially when they are over:) It really is a cool accomplisment.

I love running!!!


My cheerleaders!! (the other kids were at a primary activity day they wanted to come, I'm sad they missed it).


My cousin and I. We all got medals for finishing (I wasn't wearing mine) my kids think it is the greatest. I just want to say a bit about Chaelaine she has lost over 80 pounds since January and this was her second half marathon, and she shaved 16 minutes off her first time. I am so proud of her.


I can see the finish line yahoo!!!
I did the pictures backwards but this is just as I was coming up the road to the finish line.

21 comments:

Letti said...

Congratulations and great job. I envy you. I wish I enjoyed running maybe I could lose this baby weight faster.

liv said...

Wow you both look great. That is quite an accomplishment to finish in that good of time :)
Do you keep running through the winter?

Shanae said...

That is awesome, GOOD JOB!! and Chaelaine looks AMAZING!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, way to go! I wish I loved running but unless it is after a ball I have a hard time doing it:) I am always amazed at those that can do it though.

Mikaela said...

That is so great! I agree with Shanae, Chaelaine looks amazing!

Justin and Janell said...

You are awesome, Deb! Good job! You look great! I'm glad you and your family are feeling better. Did Lizzie get it too? We are crossing our fingers here hoping we don't get the swine flu. It sounds miserable!

Joe Austin said...

You did awesome Deb!!!

David and Kira said...

Way to go Deborah!!

Unknown said...

Good job! I love running too but my feet aren't the same...I would love to do another half marathon next year but my podiatrist said no! dang it! you look really good from having your kiddo also!!

Hannah said...

Great job Deb!

The Lambs said...

Congratulations! I wish I were running with you! You are amazing Deb. Have a fun Halloween!

Brian&Pam said...

Wahoo! CONGRATS Deb! I am SO PROUD of you! Next one we are doing together :) PS WOW! your cousin's story is so inspiring...you both look amazing! Love you!

Brian&Pam said...

Wahoo! CONGRATS Deb! I am SO PROUD of you! Next one we are doing together :) PS WOW! your cousin's story is so inspiring...you both look amazing! Love you!

Tyson and Laurel said...

wow congratulations! So glad it is over, but wasn't it wonderful? :) Good job! 1 51 is an awesome time!

Bobbi said...

Great job! I hope to run the next one with you. :)

Synergy Girl said...

Look at you girl...!! Maybe...someday...I will run marathons...!! I have always thought about it...!! You are super woman!! It will be great to see everyone this weekend...we are all feeling good, but we sure got all that flu stuff that went around...YUCK!!

McCall said...

YAY!! good job!!!

The Yearsley's said...

Way to go Deb! I'm always so inspired by you! Congrats!

NT Weekes Family said...

YOU InSpiRe ME! :o) Maybe I'll join you sometime! Miss chatting with you...

SouthfieldFam said...

WAY TO GO! Everytime I see your pics I think it would be so fun to try running a marathon! Something to work towards! ;o)

A.Lee said...

You are amazing! Great job! And your cousin needs some serious props for losing that weight.