13.1 done!!!!

What an amazing day!!! Here is the run down and then lots of pics and then Im out because I am TIRED!

* Woke up at 630am, checked out facebook :) enjoyed my hot tea, got dressed, had my normal running morning meal (peanut butter on english muffin with a banana)

* Hubby woke up early with me to go down and check out the beginning of the full marathon. OMG there were soooo many people!

* Hooked up with my amazing friend Nicole - who without her support and helpful training I wouldnt have been able to do it.

* Ran, and ran and ran and ran :) Stopped around mile 9 to pee. Ran the entire thing. Ran up some BIG ASS hills. Ran against full blown wind. Felt freaking awesome. My calves were tight at the end but I felt really good the entire race. I am so incredibly proud of myself!!!

* Only two bummers... 1. Something was off on my timing chip. It says I completed it in 2 h 50 min. But I finished a few min before my friend Nicole and it says she finished in 2h 30min. Which is closer to what I thought I was - I was thinking 2h 20 min. Yes I know its not about the time, I finished it strong but I really just wanted an accurate idea - you know!?!? and 2. I really wanted to finish with Nicole - side by side. We will for the full though!

* Oh the amazing people. EVERYONE I met today was awesome! I chatted with a few other runners as we ran. The sideline people were fabulous! And if you are going to run a run... wear your name on your shirt ... I heard ALOT of people cheering me on by name. It was awesome!

My family was there cheering me one which was awesome. And I have such a great positive experience from the entire race that I look forward to training and completing the full marathon in March! Hubby said I inspired him and in March when I do the full, he will do the 1/2... so excited!

So now for the pics that may or may not be in any particular order :)

Gavin and I right after the race - his shirt says GO MOMMY GO The front of my shirt...

and the back...


My dad and I afterwards

My hubby and I

The race...

About a mile before the end of the race - I rushed up on my family without them seeing me. Gave hugs/kisses and then this is me running backwards afterwards joking that the missed getting pics of me!

Not in this pic - just to give an idea of the amt of people... 60,000

Nicole and I afterwards...