In May, I ran the Smithfield 10K with my friend Mandy. It was fun and a good starter for the season. We didn't take any pictures darnit! It was a good first race of the season. Not my best time by any means, but I ran and finished!
In June, on the 17th and 18th, I did Ragnar again. It was so awesome this year! Last year, I was nursing and had a 7 month old-so I wasn't in the best shape ever. This year, I felt ready and had a great team.. We got up early 4:15 AM! yuck! and met up at the starting line up at USU. It was FRIGID cold and we hurried and got the van all pimped out and ready.
Getting mighty nervous!
Running in the frigid morning! Can't beat the scenery!
Dang we are hot!
Like our tan lines? thanks Mandy!
Some members of our See Spot Run team
Aren't they cute?!
Our awesome van!
During Ragnar you run 3 times during a two day period with 12 people, 6 in each van. This picture above was the end of my 2nd leg. My third leg started at approx. 4 am! I cannot tell you how much I loved this run. It was nearly 9 miles and it was STRAIGHT up a canyon. I started out with my ipod on low battery and half way up-it totally died. I was nervous about how I was going to finish it all without it. I took it off and then concentrated on my breathing, the birds chirping, listening to the river beside me. And with every breath I took, I felt stronger and stronger. At the top of the mtn. I turned around and saw how far I had climbed and totally got teary! I had done this...yes, I had conquered this mountain. Ragnar was awesome!! I feel lucky that Mark's work is so healthy minded. I hope to do it again next year.
Free back popping? Don't mind if I do!
We finished!!!
I ran a couple more 5k's in July and then went to register for the Top of Utah 1/2 marathon and it was FULL. I was so bummed out. I quickly got on Facebook and got the word out that I'd love to take a spot if someone didn't want to do it anymore. Luckily, I found someone quick and got training.
Bryan, Cali and I after the race.
The last race I ran for the summer was a Mud Run. It was crazy!
What fun! I'm feeling sad that fall has now arrived in full force in Logan. We had a great summer. More posts to come so I can get all caught up!
Nat,
ReplyDeleteWay to go girl!!!! You look awesome. So proud of you.