Half Marathon Completed!

For a little over 4 months now I have been running with two friends from my ward, Jen and Diana. We started training with the goal of running a half marathon - something that only Jen had done before. Actually before this year, I had never run further than 5 miles at one time! Part of our training included running the Orem Fest 5K in June and the Provo Freedom Festival 10K in July.

Well, Saturday Jen and I finished the Park City Half Marathon in 2 hours and 16 minutes! It was a beautiful race with very little incline and lots of scenic, shady trail. The last two miles were torturous for me, but Jen stuck by me the whole way and we even sprinted the last few yards.

It feels great to have achieved a goal and I am looking forward to more great races!

I know this isn't the most flattering picture, but hey, I'd just run 13 miles!

It made me so happy to have my family there to support me - even if my kids wouldn't look at the camera! Bryon, Kari and my mom were there too!

So, who wants in for next year?

Ashlyn is 3!

Today our precious Ashlyn turned three years old! She wasn't feeling very well, but we still enjoyed swimming and shopping and eating together. We love you angel!