I DID IT!

This is the moment I anticipate when running a race...the finish! Here I am at the end of the Moab Half Marathon. The race was a good one and definately a challenge considering there were three or four "decent" hills to climb! This race brings the total to 4 and 4...4 Half Marathons and 4 Full Marathons!

Moab Half Marathon-October 2008

We did it! My sister, Jessica, and I finished the Moab Half Marathon...and we are still smiling! We had a great time together along the way! We are already looking forward to the Salt Lake Marathon in April 2009!

Ahhhhhh New Shoes!

Monday I purchased my 6th pair of running shoes. I am currently "breaking them in" for my half marathon in a week. I have been running in the same brand for the past two years and just love em! Only 350 miles until I get a new pair!...and spend another 100 bucks! :)

I GOT SOUL!!!

I did a long run yesterday, in preparation for my next race. An avid runner knows about the "350 mile" rule. You should never go more than 350 miles on one pair of shoes. Honestly, I totally agree with this rule and advise any other serious runner to do the same! These shoes have gone about 400 miles and are to be retired tomorrow when I purchase a brand new shiny pair! I took this photo to show you just how much "Soul" I got! The squished berries added a nice touch as well! :)

Running Memories....

So I was looking at my medals this morning and thinkinb about how each and every medal hanging brings back so many memories...good and bad! In two weeks I will have the wonderful opportunity to earn yet another one in the "Other Half" half marathon in Moab, UT. I asked myself what to do if I run out of hooks! Well it just so happens that the hooks are desingned in such a way that they can be removed and moved down without creating a sticky mess! :) I want to be a "Marathon Mommy!"