I finished my second half marathon in April. I ran the SLC half with two of my sisters and two brother in laws. I wasn't sure what to expect since none of us had run this race before and didn't have any experience with it. Since I had only run one half before this one and it was 3 1/2 months after Amelia was born I wasn't sure how it was going to go. I had high hopes that all the training would pay off and that I could beat my last time. I enjoyed the race except the mile long hill at the end. I felt like I was running so slow at the end. I felt really good through out the race, much better than the first half I did where I felt like I was going to poop my pants or throw up at any second for the last three miles. My legs were tired but besides that I felt pretty good. I came in at 1:39:36 which is 18 minutes better than my last time. I was thrilled and felt like I had accomplished a big goal of mine.
A month later I ran the Ogden Half Marathon which is my favorite { I know I don't have a lot of experience with other races} I love that it is in my hometown and that there are so many people there to help volunteer and support. The race is absolutely beautiful with the dam and canyon to run by. I really wanted to push myself this race and beat my last race time. I felt really good until mile 11 and then I hit a wall. I felt like my legs were going to stop at any moment. I wanted so badly to run faster but I couldn't get my legs to go. I was thinking that my time could be at least four minutes faster by how I was running but then I hit the wall. I ended up coming in at 1:37:08 which was still really good for me and I was happy with my run. I love running and to accomplish something that seems so distant and impossible at one time is awesome! I love that I get to train with such awesome girls and run races with them. I 'm so proud of them and their accomplishments. I have the cuttest sisters and friends to share it with. I'm also so grateful for TJ the most wonderful supportive husband I could ask for. He supports me in my races and training and knows that I have such a great love for running. Thanks babe!
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