Saturday May 19, 2012 Joe ran his first ever 1/2 (13.1) mile marathon. It was the big Ogden Marathon that about 2,000 to 3,000 people run. It started up in a little town called Eden and ran past Pine View Reservoir, down the canyon to finish in downtown Ogden on 25th street and Grant. It is crazy thinking how far this is because it seems so much farther than 13 miles, but nope it is. Joe has been really training for the last 8 months to run this and I am very proud of him for doing it and finishing in the time he did. He ran it in 2 hours and 21 minutes. Which I think is pretty good for someone who has never ran competitively before. He was so excited to run it and was so excited when he saw us as he came towards the finish line. He looked like it hadn't fazed him at all running all that way but at the finish he disclosed how much he was hurting. Later that day and the next he could barely move and was so sore. His toes next to his big toes were black and blue on both feet. So, even after all that and a couple days to recoup he is ready to run again.
Congratulations again Joe on a great run! It is such an accomplishment and we are so proud of you!
While we were waiting for Joe, this guy ran past us... had to get a picture
The boys waiting patiently for Dad to come running by
Here he comes..
Just noticed us..
Seems great right! But was hurting really bad
Giving high fives to the boys as he went by
Finish line.. picked up his medal and snacks
So happy to be done..
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