P F CHANGS MARATHON - 2009

WE DID IT! Yesterday Becky and I ran our marathon that we have been training for. When John dropped us off at 6:30 am in the dark, we huddled together to stay warm until the race began. We went to the rest room a few times and got some coffee (not to drink but to hold and keep warm). We were surprised at how many people were there to run. It was crazy! Once we got into our corral, we stretched more and were very ready to go. We started on schedule (7:40 am) and it was cold, but by mile 2 we took off our long sleeves and continued on. It took us awhile to get used to all the people running around us since it is usually just us running. The people on the side lines were cheering us on and encouraging everyone. They were very nice. It was fun to listen to the bands as we went by and were surprised to see people BBQing in their front yards (even drinking beer). I felt great during the race but started getting tired about mile 22. Becky didn't get as tired. She is amazing. I really couldn't have done it without her. One of Becky's friends, Sally, even came out, made us a poster, and took pictures of us going by. Thanks Sally! Anyway my worst mile was mile 25. I needed water, we were both out, and there was NO WATER station. Let me tell you once I saw Rural Road, I knew that I was almost done and kept on going. It was great to see John and the kids right before the finish line, but it was even better to CROSS THE FINISH LINE. :) Our official time was 4:09:30. Thought that was pretty good for my first marathon. Becky was glad as well because she beat her time by 7:00 minutes (from her 1st marathon). Way to go Becky and thanks for an awesome run! Can't wait until next year. (We'll see...)