I did it! I ran (and walked!) my first half marathon this past Saturday. It is even more fun to have done a race that is so festive. I love Halloween and October, so it was fun to take on this endeavor at this time of year.
My weekend was crazy, I thought I would go to bed early, but I didn't. I was up till about 12 making salsa Thursday night (the night I was supposed to go to bed early; but I did wake at 7, so that was 7 hours, right???), I was working on my feet all day Friday (the day I was supposed to take it easy) and then I really wanted to get to bed at like 9 or 9:30 Friday night, but it was 10:20. Sort of. Let me say, that was early compared to the rest of the week (12, 1, 2... etc), and it might have been okay if I had actually slept okay. Everyone was loud, my husband who does not really get the meaning of sharing a bedroom and being quiet was so freaking loud. And Jake. I love him, he doesn't usually bother me, but he was making more noises than I was willing to hear. I got CRAPPY sleep. I woke at 3, thinking I know I am supposed to wake at three-something and I sat there for a few minutes trying to remember then I did- 3:55. Go.back.to.sleep.PLEASE. 3:55 rolled around and I was finally really sleeping (of course). But I made myself get out of bed. Why so early? Well I pee A LOT in the morning, so prior to a race, I like to get up, have a drink and something to eat and enough time to get it all out of me before the race starts.
We took some pics, I said goodbye to Jody (he flew out before I was home from the race), then off we were, just a little after 5. We stopped at Maverick, for a pee stop (so we did not have to wait in bad lines too many times!) then parked the car and hopped on the bus. That was THE WORST BUS RIDE IN MY LIFE. Remember how I said I eat and drink early? Well, one thing I drink is lots of caffeine (Crystal Light Energy, 120 mg, to be exact). That, my nerves, and a canyon bus ride combined to make me want to seriously vomit the.whole.ride.up. I am getting sick just thinking about it.
We arrived @ Aspen Grove, peed again (haha LOTS of peeing, tmi for some, but as a runner or a mom, you really can not escape these big realities), then headed to the tent- it was CHILLY out. We sat. And sat. And sat. My biggest complaint (I have two, actually) of the race was the waiting time. I was about to either vomit or pass out the entire time we were waiting to start. TWO HOURS.
My uncle Chris and his wife Debbie ran the race as well, and it was so nice to be able to see them up there and talk to them. Chris is such a calming person, helped me out a lot. I have really great uncles (aunts too, but this is about them), I just love my dad's brothers so much! Anyway I was so glad to be able to talk to him. He is so focused and calm! Wonder what is really going on in there! I think he should teach yoga, he can keep such a straight face! So zen. LOL.
We finally started at 9:10 or something, a really steep slope. I tried to keep my pace slower as to not use up all my energy while going down hill, and that gave me no one to run with :( So, I flew solo for a little while, then a while later I was running and saw some girls walking, so I asked if I could join in. One was Jessie and I am braindead and can not remember the other name. They were great to hang with. They even waited for me at the bathroom! So I stuck with them for a while, but then I just could not run. I needed a walk break that lasted for a mile and not a minute, so I said sianara and walked. It was good timing though, cause we were together for the hardest part, I felt. I think we were together from the 3rd to the 8 or 9th mile. There was a lot of people walking, as I had suspected, and it was nice to not be alone. I thought I would maybe be the last one with the police right behind me (not an exciting thought). Anywho, I have a lot of thanks to dole out- Jenni for loading my music and letting me use her iPod, Desiree for offering hers (and cleaning it off and bringing it over!), Herriman High Cross Country for handing out water during race! Chris and Debbie, support of friends pre-race, Erica and Weston and Dakota for helping with the kids, Nikole, Susan and Natalie for running with me, Jody for picking me up after runs (I am a run away, not back, kind of gal!), Jenni & Erica for coming to the race (& taking pics!), friend Dani Hoagland for her hug after. I know there are more, so thanks everyone!
My weekend was crazy, I thought I would go to bed early, but I didn't. I was up till about 12 making salsa Thursday night (the night I was supposed to go to bed early; but I did wake at 7, so that was 7 hours, right???), I was working on my feet all day Friday (the day I was supposed to take it easy) and then I really wanted to get to bed at like 9 or 9:30 Friday night, but it was 10:20. Sort of. Let me say, that was early compared to the rest of the week (12, 1, 2... etc), and it might have been okay if I had actually slept okay. Everyone was loud, my husband who does not really get the meaning of sharing a bedroom and being quiet was so freaking loud. And Jake. I love him, he doesn't usually bother me, but he was making more noises than I was willing to hear. I got CRAPPY sleep. I woke at 3, thinking I know I am supposed to wake at three-something and I sat there for a few minutes trying to remember then I did- 3:55. Go.back.to.sleep.PLEASE. 3:55 rolled around and I was finally really sleeping (of course). But I made myself get out of bed. Why so early? Well I pee A LOT in the morning, so prior to a race, I like to get up, have a drink and something to eat and enough time to get it all out of me before the race starts.
We took some pics, I said goodbye to Jody (he flew out before I was home from the race), then off we were, just a little after 5. We stopped at Maverick, for a pee stop (so we did not have to wait in bad lines too many times!) then parked the car and hopped on the bus. That was THE WORST BUS RIDE IN MY LIFE. Remember how I said I eat and drink early? Well, one thing I drink is lots of caffeine (Crystal Light Energy, 120 mg, to be exact). That, my nerves, and a canyon bus ride combined to make me want to seriously vomit the.whole.ride.up. I am getting sick just thinking about it.
We arrived @ Aspen Grove, peed again (haha LOTS of peeing, tmi for some, but as a runner or a mom, you really can not escape these big realities), then headed to the tent- it was CHILLY out. We sat. And sat. And sat. My biggest complaint (I have two, actually) of the race was the waiting time. I was about to either vomit or pass out the entire time we were waiting to start. TWO HOURS.
My uncle Chris and his wife Debbie ran the race as well, and it was so nice to be able to see them up there and talk to them. Chris is such a calming person, helped me out a lot. I have really great uncles (aunts too, but this is about them), I just love my dad's brothers so much! Anyway I was so glad to be able to talk to him. He is so focused and calm! Wonder what is really going on in there! I think he should teach yoga, he can keep such a straight face! So zen. LOL.
We finally started at 9:10 or something, a really steep slope. I tried to keep my pace slower as to not use up all my energy while going down hill, and that gave me no one to run with :( So, I flew solo for a little while, then a while later I was running and saw some girls walking, so I asked if I could join in. One was Jessie and I am braindead and can not remember the other name. They were great to hang with. They even waited for me at the bathroom! So I stuck with them for a while, but then I just could not run. I needed a walk break that lasted for a mile and not a minute, so I said sianara and walked. It was good timing though, cause we were together for the hardest part, I felt. I think we were together from the 3rd to the 8 or 9th mile. There was a lot of people walking, as I had suspected, and it was nice to not be alone. I thought I would maybe be the last one with the police right behind me (not an exciting thought). Anywho, I have a lot of thanks to dole out- Jenni for loading my music and letting me use her iPod, Desiree for offering hers (and cleaning it off and bringing it over!), Herriman High Cross Country for handing out water during race! Chris and Debbie, support of friends pre-race, Erica and Weston and Dakota for helping with the kids, Nikole, Susan and Natalie for running with me, Jody for picking me up after runs (I am a run away, not back, kind of gal!), Jenni & Erica for coming to the race (& taking pics!), friend Dani Hoagland for her hug after. I know there are more, so thanks everyone!
Susan Bogenshutz, Natalie Jones, Nikole Moon, and me-- a fun group of girls to hang with!
This was not even 1/8th of the peeps there
Being funny at Maverick. Get it- Big Moon (Nikole Moon!)
Notice the pit sweat... I was sweating my guts out even before the race began!
The more I see myself in this tutu, the more I am not liking it. It is up a little high, it looks, but it was down on my hips.
Digi scrapped by Jenni
3 comments:
this looks like soo much fun!! I love the outfits.
Way to go sista! looks like it was a great event. :D Way to go!
wow - what an achievement heather! you photograph so beautifully and u 4 girls look SO CUTE! i love the photo with the snow capped mts in the background. yahoo for u!!!
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