My First Half!

Friday night we took Lydia out to my mom and step-dads house to spend the night and day so we could get some sleep and head out bright and early Saturday morning for the race!  She had such a great time.  By the time we got her home she had a new toy and passed out around 8pm for the night!

Anyways...

Saturday morning we had our bags packed and headed out the door at 6am for our 2hr drive.

It was a beautiful day!

When we arrived we honestly had no idea where to go or where anything was.  It was a bit nerve racking.  But after a freakishly slow bus ride and never ending line for our numbers and chips we were on our way to starting the race!  

Trying to get the chips on our shoe laces.

About 15 minuets before the race began we ran into some familiar faces.  My dad and step-mom drove all the way out to support us while we ran! 

Next thing I knew we were getting in line and starting our run!  It was a challenge to keep my pace and not want to go faster at the start.  We did pretty well and every time I started getting caught up with the flow Brett would guide me and tell me to slow down a bit.  

I'm in pink and Brett's in orange.

For the most part I felt pretty good.  But between mile 8 and mile 10 I started feeling pretty sick to my stomach.  Brett helped me stay focused and kept me moving and by mile 10 I was feeling better again.  I'm so thankful to have had him there with me.  Next thing I knew we were done!

Waiting in line for our medals :)

It was such a great experience.  Something I NEVER thought I could do!  I had so much fun and learned a lot.  I learned things I need to do more of or change during training and learned that I really want to work towards a full Marathon!

After the race!

There was a big street fair with a lot of vendors to check out after the race.  We enjoyed some awesome homemade Peanut Butter Ice Cream.  Hit the spot!

Brett's younger sister goes to school near where we raced and so we washed up and all went out for burgers and beer (for Brett anyways).  It was such a great day!  And what better way to end it than with some half priced Starbucks Fraps!!