It all began in January after that terrible experience I had with the St. George Half Marathon. Not only did I gain weight training for it, I got really sick. So I saw a few girls out running the neighborhood, and joined them. They were training for the Ogden Marathon. I thought...Hey I should lose some weight training for a Marathon Right? I've seen the women on the front of the Runner's World they are hot....so I joined the ladies and started training. I have to say that I gained another 10lbs, and never have been more frustrated in my life, however, I can now say that I finished my first Marathon. Most people who knew me just said "Oh it is probably just muscle." Well not to make you feel sorry for me, but it is not. Oh well, I lost two toenails and I am sure that those weighed a few lbs each, so at least I have that. All in all it was a wonderful experience, and I actually want to do it again. Only next time I want to win...jk....I do want to be a little faster, and maybe at least beat Oprah. Next time hopefully I will be ready for mile 23 and it's mean little spirit that whispered in my ear "walking isn't so bad" "You could walk to the finish, no one will think you suck." But thanks to the funny and motivational signs during the last three miles that kept me at least jogging. Thanks to Jason for being so supportive and the girls, for my sister and my Dad and Jeanie for coming and cheering me on at mile 18, and for not making fun of the way I ran or hobbled through the finish line (oh wait you did), and to Jamba Juice for giving me the best tasting thing I could have imagined at the end. Of course I couldn't have done it without all the advice from my training partner, Dominique. Here's to not being able to wear sandals in the summer, and here's to the next one.....
