Sunday, April 5, 2009

...I can FINALLY check this off my list...


Running a half marathon has been a goal of mine for a REALLY long time . I have trained twice in the past but had to drop out each time because of sickness-so I have never actually crossed the finish line of a half marathon. Well, yesterday was finally my day. Unfortunately, it was not my training partner's (a.k.a my little sister) day-she got sick this past week and was unable to run it with me. It was a lonely, cold run (it snowed the majority of the race) but I did it and I ran the entire race! Walking today is quite another story though...


                                                            ...My training partner...

I know these pictures of me are the most beautiful you have ever seen and yes those are hot pink ear muffs, but I had just run 13.1 miles so I don't really care.

24 comments:

Cheri said...

Anne, you ROCK! Way to go. And in the snow?? That would have been SO enough of a reason for me to bow out. Who am I kidding - the most I've run is a 10K. Awesome job!

Maurine said...

That is awesome! I am impressed with running in the snow, I am not good at that. That is dedication!

Connie and Brandon said...

AWESOME! You look really strong at the finish and congrats on getting through it in the yucky weather. Are you doing the Wasatch Back this year? There are 5 spots on my team...interested?

Chad and Margaret Olson said...

Good job friend! Sounds horrible

jakeandjessicafillmore said...

congrats!!!! wow! you are in amazing shape- 1/2 marathon is quite the accomplishment!

Steph said...

congrats - mine is in 2 weeks and I am excited - and REALLY hoping it isn't snowing the morning of! you look great too - after running that much!

Tiff said...

Way to go Anne! I think you are crazy for thinking running is fun. You should come back and play tennis. Haha.

Sarah said...

Oh Anne- you don't even look like you just ran a half marathon. Your hair is done!

Great job!

heather telford photography said...

you are awesome!! Great Job!!

Rebecca said...

Yay! I'm impressed. I think running a half marathon is something I will NEVER get to check off my list.

Big hugs!

Ash said...

Congrats! I hope to check that off my list someday too! Good job on doing it alone! You're awesome.

becca said...

that is so awesome anne!
wow. I have to say the best & most consistent running i have ever done was when YOU were my running partner in ghana. I need you here to push me. your legs look amazing...so muscular!
love the pink ear muffs.

Julia said...

Congrats! What an accomplishment. I keep getting pregnant while I'm trying to train for one...I have yet to do this too.

Lindsey said...

Hooray!!

Holly Park said...

Congrats Annie! You're a superstar! And, BTW, I LOVE your earmuffs. H.O.T.

Kacey said...

Hooray for you! I'm so glad you were finally able to run and meet your goal. Now it's time to train for a full marathon. :)

megan said...

Yeah for you!! Good job!! That is so awesome and a HUGE accomplishment!! Good job!

Chelsea said...

Anne you are amazing!! I knew you were an amazing runner back in good old Ghana (remember how interesting those runs were..ha) I really want to do something like this someday, just need to get in shape!! Congrats.. p.s I love the pink earmuffs

Corinne said...

was that the provo 1/2 marathon? I love that our runs were the same exact day...however, we lucked out on weather. I can't believe you had snow!

Way to go Anne...you look darling as always!

Brittani said...

congrats! that is so awesome.

Amy and Clark said...

Super impressed! You are super girl! Way to make your goals!

debbie rowley said...

Congrats! I can't believe it snowed! Ahhh!

Luis said...

hi...
have a nice day...
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Heather and Trevor said...

Congrats! Isn't that the best feeling!? I just had some memories of when we would go running in Provo on the Trails together when we lived in the Condo. Those were great days! :) You should come do the St. George Marathon with me one of these years. You would LOVE it! Way to go girl!