Well, I didn't die! I am at a loss for words ( Michael Phelps and I have so much in common;) in describing this whole experience but since I have blogged alot about it I will just try to keep my thoughts on the race day. Throughout the run I had every possible emotion. Excitement (before the race began), fear (when we hit mile 9 and we thought we were at mile 10), anger (at my bladder), frustration ( during mile 12...it went on FOREVER) , pride ( running with my hubby, bro 'n' law, and my training partner Jami), happiness (dumping the cups of water on my head and then throwing them, I felt like a real runner!), exhaustion(hitting mile 13 and wondering just how long .1 really is) you name it I probably felt it. It was so awesome being there at the start line with all the runners. They were so diverse! Tall, short, fat, skinny, young, old, male, and female. We were all there with similar goals in mind- To finish the run at our own personal best. It was great chatting with different runners as they past us or as we passed them. There is a comrade there that I never even knew existed! It was great. I am so proud of Mike, Homer, Jami, and myself for starting with this goal in site and finishing it together. Thanks guys for putting up with me.........Next up training for a Tri-Athalon and a few Diet Cokes! caffeine free of course ;)
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Tiffany--I am so "blinging" proud of you! SO awesome--you are my hero. I think I'll go out and run tonight--just for you. Seriously, way to go. Oh, and Mike too! When are we gaming again?
Congratulations! You guys are an inspiration to us all that you can do anything you put your mind to and set goals to accomplish. The triathlon next year should be fun. I just need to do some serious training.
You are amazing. You can do anything you set your mind to. You go girl!
Hey, when I consider that it almost kills me to run a mile, I look at people like you and marvel!! Congrats!!
YOU AND MIKE ARE JUST TO MUCH FOR WORDS....
AND HOMER WAY TO GO !!!!!!!
WAS IT TRAINING OR KEEPEN UP
WITH THE KIDS.........
WAY TO GO....
Congrats Mike and Tiff! That is so awesome! I am going to do it...soon! You are my inspiration!
Good for you guys!!!
I couldn't run ONE mile, just the THOUGHT of running for over two hours makes me nauseous!!! I'm so proud of all of you!!
Wow, didn't even know you guys were marathon stars. That is so neat, maybe one day I'll do more then chase my kids around the house. You guys are awsome.
We did it!! I loved training together and can't wait for future 1/2 marathons???
We Came, We Ran, We Conquered. Just so we are straight I came in before the rest of the gang and I am the oldest. It was awesome. I didn't know how far 13 miles was, but when I hit mile 10 I knew I only had 3 to go so I turned on the juices (the goo helped too). My speed on the last three miles was much faster than my speed on the first 10. I sprinted the last 100 meters or so. How refreshing to work hard for something and then obtaining it. We are awesome. My hat goes off to my lovely wife and Jami for overcoming all of their trials. I only had to overcome laziness so I figure I don't have much to tout about. I recommend setting a goal whatever it is and however daunting it might be. Then work hard to obtain it. There is great satisfaction in doing so and there you learn invaluable lessons on the way (Mainly "I CAN"). I had never run 13 miles before then. I tried to be on the cross country team in highschool but after I died running only 6 miles I gave up. I feel overwhelming happy that We Came, We Ran, and We Conquered.
Michael
For having just run that far, you look great! I will always have a little part of me that wishes I ran, but I'll just have to live vicariously through you :o)!
Yes you guys are amazing we definitely need to do it again next year. Maybe add a few to the group? I am so proud! Triathalon has been on my mind as well, well as soon as I learn to swim.
Great now I have to act all motivated, thanks a lot... :(
(jus' playin', congrats)
Wow, way to go gang!!! You guys are so awesome. What a huge accomplishment. Tiffany, I haven't seen you in awhile, cute hair! Did you do that for aerodynamics in the race? You look fabulous. Good luck on the triathalon. I can't believe I even know someone to SAY that to.
You are my hero!!! I'm so proud of you! Reading your blog has seriously inspired me. I've starting running again, after a long hiatus, and it's all thanks to you! You look fantastic, by the way. :)
hats off to you, don't think I could do that. you are awesome!!
Hey Paige ran that same race. That is so awesome I wish I was a runner. Congrats!
Way to go! You have a cute little bod to show for all of your hard work, and cute hair to go along with it! You are amazing!
Way to go Tiff! You look great by the way. I love reading your blogs..kinda inspiring.. so set another goal and write about it. Help keep me motivated!
Good Job! That is really something you can be proud of yourself for. 3 cheers for you! Hooray!
You are amazing!!! Congratulations on a huge accomplishment.
I know you've heard a lot of words of admiration, but I don't think you really realize what an amazing woman, inspiration, and friend you are!
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!
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