I DID IT!!!

Yesterday I ran the Provo River Trail Half Marathon!!! YAHOOO!!!! We had to get on the buses at 4:45 am. Talk about early!!!! The buses took us up to the top of South Fork. Two years ago, they just took them to the Big Springs parking lot and then when they finished the race, they did some funky winding through the Riverwoods shops. I liked that they took us up to the top!! The race started at 7:00. It was a strange feeling. I honestly didn't feel like I was running. I was just going through the motions! My dad was there at Bridal Veils to cheer me on! How great was that. At about mile 9, I was fine breathing wise, but my legs were done. I had hit the wall and I had to break through. I kept running and running and running! Bill and Jo were great to keep me going. I would find a person just in front of me and keep her or him in my sights and pass them. I kept thinking of my family and my parents that were waiting for me at the end!! My Dad was also there when I came through Timpanogos Park. By the last half mile, I was about dead and just tried to run. Bill and Jo grabbed my hands and we ran through the finish line together! IT WAS AWESOME! I was so sore yesterday and am still sore today, but oh it is worth it. I finished in 2 hours 5 minutes, which makes me so very happy!