OgDeN MaRaThOn!

I did it and proud of it! Let me just say that I never thought I would have the desire to do this...Ok, I still don't have the desire, I consider it more of an ambition to do it. As a part of my goal to lose weight, I have taken up running as a new hobby. At first, it sucked and I hated it. But I set small little goals. First was to run a mile without stopping, then 3, then 5, and etc. Once I conquered the 3 miles, I registered for the Ogden Half Marathon. This was an attempt to keep me motivated and believe me, having the thought of competition only increased my amitions. Its amazing how much your mind plays into accomplishments! This was an accomplishment for me and I am very proud of myself. It was fun, exhilerating, exciting, and self-fulfilling. The run was absolutely beautiful running around Pine View, down Ogden Canyon, and through the Ogden Parkway. It was magnificent!

Whats next? I have registered for the Other Half Marathon in Moab in October. This should be more of a challenge because there is a lot more up and down hills. One inparticular, is at mile 8-9, the biggest climb and for me, at the hardest part of my endurance. However, during the Ogden run, mile 5 is where I got my engergy boost and lasted through mile 10!

My Buffalo Point Friends! Thanks for letting me hang out with you before the race started!

Me and My inspiration! My friend Kari helped me prepare for this! We have been through a lot together, why not add 13.1 more miles!!!

(More pictures to come...those will go here)

Me coming into the finish line! The last mile was death! But I counted 53 yellow dashed lines on the road from where we got off the Ogden Parkway to Grant St. until the finish line at 25th st.

Me and my girls! Nothing is more important to me than them! I love you very much!

Reagan enjoying some treats I was able to snag!

Saige, being the little ham she is!

Saige and Savy giving each other a hug.

Me and my family. My mom came to cheer me on too! Thanks family!