Our First Marathon




Paul and I ran our first marathon today. We flew into Oakland yesterday and spent the day with Michael and Becky. They made us a huge pasta dinner in their beautiful house and then drove us to Sacramento. Paul and I woke up EARLY this morning, at 4:20AM, so we could get ready, grab some breakfast and make it on the shuttle that would take us to the start line. We were both successful in completing the marathon, and a lot of the credit must go to our super spectators, Michael and Becky. They cheered for us and took pictures at miles 5, 10, 20 and the finish line. It was so amazing to have them there!

Paul finished in an unbelievable 3 hours and 38 minutes, and I hobbled across the finish line at 4 hours and 30 minutes. It was a great experience for us, even if I am walking around on a gimp leg! We learned lots of things we should and should not do, so that we can be even more prepared for the next one. Yes, that's right. We'll do another one. Probably the Eugene Marathon in May 2008. As always, we invite any of you to run with us. It is truly an experience you will never forget!

Posted in: on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at at 10:25 PM  

2 comments:

  1. Basking in the Son On December 4, 2007 at 2:55 PM Wrote

    Congratulations! We were thinking of you on Sunday. Did you have any trouble getting home in the storm?

     
  2. Anonymous On December 4, 2007 at 11:03 PM Wrote

    WOW! That's all I can say! Remember when we were all talking about training for the Honolulu Marathon? Still makes me laugh just thinking about it. But you guys really did it! Congratulations! And, no - I won't be joining you for your next marathon.

     

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