26.2

I DID it!

I loved this marathon and I must say I think I will be doing it again. Besides the rain that did not let up ONCE and the wind that was hanging around at times, it was awesome!

Ignore the goofy face on this pic. I just had to show how wet I already was at mile 7. It was crazy insane how it rained the WHOLE time. I couldn't believe it. It wasn't just a sprinkle kind of rain it was pelting my face a lot of the time. Streams of water were running down the road and it never gave in and stopped, it kept on going....We had perfect training weather, not bad day, and then the marathon comes and we get this...o'well.

I was so lucky to have such a awesome cheer team. Collin and his family drove to mile 7 (which it a 1 hour drive to get to, you have to go the back way since the road is closed). It was soooo good to see them there cheering me on, it is such motivation.
(I love Court's face in this picture...too cute!)

Off I go...only 19.2 miles left to go.

Charlie, Kelly, Court, Holly, and Collin driving to cheer me on. I hear they had some great arguments on which way to go and where to go...would have loved to hear it all.

I wasn't planning on seeing Collin until the finish line and they surprised me and were at mile 24! It was awesome! A total boost. The tears couldn't help but come.

We made it! Lou lou and I finished like 20 seconds apart, it was great. We both were so happy with how we did, and we are both looking forward to next year:)

Some more of my cute cheering team. Here they are with home made rain coats and all. We really weren't planning on this cold of weather..it was suppose to be at least 70 when we finished, nope!

My biggest supporter (and the Ute's biggest supporter). Collin has been there to support me with all my running. He has made it possible for me to do things like this. I can't thank him enough for always being there for me and being my biggest fan and motivator.

Love ya babe!

My families are so amazing! My parents and my sister Stacy watched my kids Friday night so I could get a good rest and so Collin could come and see me at certain spots during the marathon. It was so nice not to have to worry about the kids. I am so glad that they made the trip down to be with me and to cheer with me. And thanks for bringing the tears on, I don't know what it is, but the tears came a flowin' when I saw them all. They have been awesome during this whole process. It was good to have my in-laws there too. Like you saw before, they were there cheering me on from mile 7. They were always so excited for me and always gave me motivation to keep on going and do well. I loved having everyone there, it meant so much to me. I love you all so much. Thank you, thank you!

My good friend and neighbor, Rachel (and TJ) were there to cheer us on too. It was so good to see them at the finish line yelling for us.
Coop enjoying some ice cream on a cold, cold day...nothing is stopping him from eating ice cream.
Little Peiton ready to go and get out of the cold. Thanks again Mom and Stacy for taking the kids, it made it sooo nice not having to worry about them.

Thanks to all the good lucks, little treats and prayers. Everyone was so awesome and supportive:)