Before the race - nervous! My sparkly lotion and cute earrings always help with the jitters.
Getting ready for the big race!
Where is Heidi???
 Finally we are here!
 The Maniac's, looks like one of them needs a bigger shirt! Well we do know what he had to do to get that shirt so I will be quiet. |
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This is the start of the marathon! I look like I just opened up a box from Tiffany's!
We are just happy little runners. Tammy looks like she is going to jump up! Love her enthusiasm for running. Makes me happy.
This is when Tammy and I were a little ahead of our pacer buddy, that did not last long.
I just love taking pictures while I run! We really were having a good time at that moment. We did not know what was coming up - that's why! Notice the dude in the back? He is thinking "these gals need to chill, there is a monster hill coming"! I think he should of warned us.
Still smiling
feeling good.....
Um mm
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This picture of our perfect Shannon should be on the cover of runners world so graceful and well perfect! |
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| I do not believe I have ever seen Ashlee not smiling, still don't know her time yet. |
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| Getting close to the last of seeing this guy.... :( |
 that's my family in the car! |
My family even drove beside me cheering me on - it was the best feeling knowing my family was supporting me the whole way. |
Rushton Way
The Tunnel
Hayden running with his Mom, I was running so it was really hard to get Tammy in the picture! Sorry Tammy........
This part of the race meant
alot to me. My cramps were so bad at this point and I was not sure if I would make it. Drew kept me going and ran with me for awhile. My husband told me I could do it and I did it!
still with me, I needed him .... still do!
My legs were cramping really bad at this point. I even prayed, yelled and stomped my feet for it to stop.
I was dying my legs were killing me. I had been sprinting since the 25 mile maker. I tried my best. I did not qualify for Boston, but I gave it all I had and more.
1st Marathon – TACOMA CITY MARATHON
Time: 3:54:50
5th place out of age group
25th overall women
Missed Boston by 4 minutes 50 seconds
I am still happy about my race!
Finish line, really not sure what I said but it might of been "Help" my legs gave out right after this picture was taken I was carried to the MED TENT! Oh so embarrassing.
See the back ground? That would be the Med Tent. I spent a little time in there and I am sure the medical staff remembers me! Good times!
No they did not take me away in the van!
My biggest fan, the love of my life, married 20 years and four kids! Can't wait until we do Boston together!
I finally found the girls! Good Job Gals. We did it. And now we get to do it again May 16 Capital City Marathon two Marathon Maniacs in the making.
Tacoma City Marathon May 2, 2010
Done
Next: Capital City Marathon May 16, 2010 - purely for Maniac status bronze level
no picture taking though.....
