St. George Marathon - October 1, 2011
I really enjoyed running in this race.
We had to start really early to take a bus up the canyon. At the starting point there were bon fires everywhere to help the runners keep warm. Closer to the starting time everybody lined up w/ their finishing time groups.
During the run the scenery was beautiful. The weather was warm. I remember hoping and wishing for cloud cover. Towards the end, the last few miles through St. George, there were many spectators lined along the route cheering the runners on. There were even many who were handing out treats for the runners: popsicles, ice cubes, soda, chips, etc. It was great.
At the end there was a great finishing area and runners recovery area. Afterwards, I found my family and went back to our hotel (the laughable Knights Inn).
The Santa Barbara Internation Marathon - November 12, 2011
I hated this run!!!
I know that it wasn't great because I got a cold a few days before the race. I wasn't feeling well and strained. Heather gave me a handful of cough drops that I kept popping throughout the run.
This was the most emotional run I have had. I fought and wrestled with myself for most of the run to not to quit. I wanted to quit so badly but kept going and going and going. Then, I found myself finishing 2 minutes before the 6:00 mark. Honestly, I am disappointed in the time but not really because I
finished when I didn't think I could or would.
But guess what. I signed up for the Santa Barbara International Marathon for 2012.
CRAZY
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