The thrill of victory
The agony of defeat.
So, we ran the Top of Utah Marathon…again. This time Audrey’s parents ran it as well. My family came and cheered us all on. It was a great time. However, in case you all were wondering, it’s still a long way the second time around. I was able to keep up with Audrey for about 21 miles or so, but then she kicked in gear right about when the guy with the trumpet started playing the Rocky theme song. She ended up improving her time from last year as well as qualifying for the Boston marathon again and winning 3rd place in the 20-24 yr women’s division. I found my way to the finish line about ten minutes later. Cindy and Wayne also ran strong races and did very well. A great time was had by all. Pictures are below.
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- Happy as we leave the canyon
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- Eat my dust Mr. Cheetah
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- Don’t worry, honey, I’m right behind you!
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- I’ll bet my mother-in-law is faster than your mother-in-law.
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- going through his head: “R O C K in the USA!”
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- And she does it: a PR, 3rd place in her division, and Boston qualifying.
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- Mmmm. Chocolate Milk.
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- I’m just so happy to see that finish line.
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- Done.
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- Why does this finisher’s medal feel like it weighs 30 lbs.?
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- Walk it off
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- Finishing strong
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- Kicking it for a strong finish
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- Get ‘er done!
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- Runners really are a strange breed.
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- It feels so good to sit down.
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- I really shouldn’t have drank all that chocolate milk right away.
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- Nothing makes you look and feel more hardcore than a tatoo.
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- Noel, Audrey, Cindy, Wayne
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- Check it out: a moose trophy.
impressive! i get tired just thinking of 26.2 miles!