* Photo courtesy of Katherine Wallin. Thanks sis.
Can you find my cousin and I in the photo? HINT: We are the crazy ones with our arms up. We wanted to be sure our family could see us.
Mission accomplished.
Lesson learned: So Annie and I got to the starting area 20 minutes before the race was to begin. Plenty of time to go to the bathroom right? WRONG. We were in line for the potty while the gun went off for the race to start. We figured since we had chips to get our official time we would continue to wait in line to take care of our business. We ended up starting the race almost 11 minutes after the gun went off. But it actually wasn't so bad. Usually the first couple of miles of a race are frustrating because there are so many people and you're weaving in and out of people to find your pace and get comfortable. Well since we started so late, everyone else was way ahead of us and the crowd was beginning to thin out. We had no problem finding a comfortable pace that we were able to keep the entire race. I think we are going to start every race 10 minutes late from now on.
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Hey friend! I miss our runs together! I've got to get back on track! I think I doin a halfy in August down in American Fork... Also-looking at you past blogs- I too love St G. I went to that place you hiked ages ago- couldn't remember the name- it's gorgeous huh?! Love the Emily post- it totally reminds me of me and the Beav (Kell). Lets play soon mmmkay?
creamies at the finish???
creamies at the finish???
that is reason enough to run.
I better start training now.
awesome picture. kudos to kat.
it was fun seeing you on 2100 south! (i felt really lazy eating my breakfast in a chair and you had already run 4 miles!) great job as always!
laura you are so awesome! I don't know what "new pr." means on your photo. Anyway we need to hang out soon!
Yeah!!!! HOw fun! When is your next one you are signed up for?
oooo, what's a creamie???? i think i want one! you totally rock the running world! you actually have me motivated to get running again, the winter just kills me. congrats on the pr!!!!
Amazing.....ten minutes late, that is when I would have been done.. :) I especially loved the steady pace part (that lasted the whole time). You go white girl, even though you said your sis has the ghetto booty. :) Miss you guys!
Congratulations on a great run! I love how something so hard can bring such joy. Way to go!
You are a running inspiration! How do you squeeze it in? I am really asking, not just making chit chat. Are you a morning or afternoon runner?
Congrats!
what a great photo! he he.
i sure love you sis, and your determination.
you totally rock.
and creamies do too.
Running races will have to be in a different life...my trial here is bad hips. Oh well, I love hearing about you and Annie.
Laura: Dave wants you to know that "he is the hike". He is the planner, the inviter, the decision maker, the entertainment, etc., etc., etc., and he says "yes" you are invited. Maybe you really don't want to go if you have to deal with Dave. Anyway, the hike is on Saturday, May 23rd, and is approximately 14.5 miles. It is Hop Valley and starts at the top of Kolob by Cedar City and ends at Kolob down by Virgin. Dave assures me it is all downhill. He still has some research to do, but he will get with everyone. It will be nice to see you again.
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