About a year ago a dear
friend suggested that we all train for a half marathon that wouldn't be until January. That would give us all plenty of time to train. Funny how with time I was the only one in the original runners signed up. I don't know that I trained as good as I had wanted to, but that was harder during the holidays and winter months than I thought it would be. Back in September I wrote about my friend Laura who made a deal with me. One night and two days away from kiddos after our races: my half, and her full marathon. I cashed in a little early because Laura insisted that I do something fun for my 11th anniversary since on our 10th we welcomed our little man.
My friend Laura let me join her on parts of her long runs during training. She is a machine. I loved running with her. She selflessly asked me one day if I wanted her to run the half with me or just come and cheer me on. I, of course, wanted someone to push me harder than I new I would push myself. So... I asked her to run it with me.
I have to set the stage on these pictures... January 30, around 11 a.m... FREEZING COLD! At the time the race started the temperature was 29 degrees, with the wind chill it felt like 21... and we ran around a lake people! I can't even tell you how cold it was... I have to thank my cheering squad, Bryan, Emma, Kayla, Jed, Allie, and Lucy (who I might add is not even 2) for braving the cold. Thankfully I finished it around the time I wanted (a little slower), so they didn't have to wait too long.
The finish line...
The reason we were squatting is because we were trying to stay warm...
.................. 2:01:59
