We did it...again

We decided we needed a little motivation to keep us working out through the crappy "winter" months. So we signed up 8 weeks ago to run the Shamrock'n Half marathon in Sacramento. We got Josh's sister Amy to run it with us- we were feeling motivated! But it was a rough training period. I got shin splints, then I got them again...and again. Then I hurt my foot. So not very much training was going on for me. But we ran it yesterday and did great! Josh's time was 2hrs 8 minutes (he ran it in under 10 minute miles the whole way). I am so proud of him for achieving his goal! I made it in just 8 minutes longer than I did it last time (my final time was 2hrs 38 min). Which wasn't my goal- but at least I finished it. With all my injuries, my only goal was to run as much of it as I could- and I did. So I am pretty proud of myself as well. I have decided that 2 half marathons is enough. The long distances are too hard on my body. But I love the race atmosphere and the adrenaline that comes from it. So I think some shorter races are in my future- and who knows, maybe a relay or triathlon. Enjoy my red, sweaty, swollen face in these pictures :)



So happy to be done!