PARK CITY 1/2 MARATHON!
I officially ran farther than I have ever run... 13.1 miles! That's right, I DID IT!!! Ya, you can just call me Pheidippides:)
I finished in 2:01 hours, averaging 9.2 minute miles- which was pretty good for me, considering I have never enjoyed running before, & I used to think that a 5K was a big feat (3 miles? please, that's a WARM UP!)...
I ran the race with my friend Erin Dane- Well, lets just say I started the race with her, but after 3 miles her competitiveness kicked in and she was marching up that 7 mile hill a little too fast for me, and she left me, slightly discouraged and music-less. So, even though I was used to chatting away while I run (to take my mind off how far I had left, my aches & pains, etc), I chugged each mile along by enjoying the beautiful scenery and making a few friends along the way! I guess it was for the best, however, because I was able to finish the race on my own- which I would have not before thought possible! Also, I conserved my energy in order to finish strong- running through the finish line!
Those last 2 miles were the WORST, because I thought it seemed so short, & I felt like I should be seeing the finish line any second, but 2 miles was still 2 miles. 
Everything was all worth it when I heard my father in law Blaine yell: "yeah Jamie", then, just around the corner I saw little Rylee Jo on her Daddy's shoulders waving her hand off, yelling "hi mommy!!!" There was Blaine, Becky, Steven Ry & Milly! Man, that was an emotional moment right there... All my biggest fans, there to cheer me on through the finish line! YAHOO!!!I DID IT- I finished my first 1/2 Marathon!
...Now, one may ask- on to a full Marathon? Well, that was once a goal/ dream of mine... but now? Umm, maybe not so much! I may just stick with the 1/2's. A half was perfect- I pushed myself super hard, but didn't kill myself. So, we'll have to see if I ever do a full? (but maybe next time when steve decides to sign us BOTH up for a race, he'll actually run it with me? And not just get the awesome t-shirt...) ha ha ha:)
8 comments:
Jamie that is freaking awesome!!! I'm so jealous. I've always wanted to do a marathon of some sort but i've never gotten brave enough. You're amazing!! :)
Jamie, I'm SO proud of you! That's seriously awesome. You are my hero.
That's awesome! Congrats! I know that I could never do even a 1/2 marathon... Way to go!!
I am so proud of you! I am so glad that the race went well, you are very impressive. Isn't it just the best seeing the people you love waiting for you at the end? Way to go, lets run one together some day!
Okay, so if you don't believe that Jamie finished a half marathon with a huge smile on her face, looking like she could conquer the world, I have submitted a photo for proof. Here's hoping that Jamie will add it to her great blog so this moment can go down in history. We are so proud of you Jamie, and Steven was about bustin' his buttons to see you coming down that path to the finish line. I thought Blaine was going to cry. Wait, maybe he did. Way to go. We love you!
Becky
That is amazing. Definitely motivates me to get off my butt and exercise! :) Good job!
Congratulations! You are awesome. It is so cool to do something you think is impossible. I have a feeling you will be running a marathon with me one of these days!
I always cry at races because the finish line is so emotional. I teared up just hearing you talk about seeing Ry, Steve and Milly. That is me. I cry just thinking of it.
Awesome!
GOOD JOB AGAIN!!!! I knew you could do it. I'm just kind of sad I wasn't there to do it with you two. you guys are just tough cookies! I'm having flash backs of our runs...... me huffin and puffin and you and Erin runnin and chattin away LIKE IT WAS NOTHING. your just AMAZING, what can I say!
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