The Year of Firsts In Running

THE COWTOWN HALF MARATHON

FEBUARY 2011

First time ever that I ran a race and I didn't

have anyone waiting for me at the finish line.

SIZZLING SUMMER HALF MARATHON

JULY 2011

First time I ever ran a race in 105 degrees and

first time Boston ever crossed the finish line with me.

It was really pretty runing through the

Kate Trail. I think I ran more the 13.1 miles

the race wasn't marked very well. The best part of the race

was when I came around the corner and saw Teresa

and Boston waiting for me. I was so surprised to see them.

 

HOBBLE CREEK HALF MARATHON

August 2011

First time Kelsey ever ran a half marathon and first time

a family member ever ran one with me. I flew to Utah to

run this race with Kelsey. I taught him how to get ready

for a race. The night before Carb dinner. Good breakfast.

He didn't train really and ended up taking 3rd place in his

age group. Whats up with that?

DALLAS TURKEY TROT

November 2011

First time ever that I had a family member run a Thanksgiving

race with me. It was so much fun. The race wasn't marked very well so

we both took a wrong turn and ended up running 10 miles instead

of the 8 we were suppose to run.

 

DALLAS WHITEROCK HALF MARATHON
DECEMBER 2011

First time I ran 4 Half Marathon's in one year.
First time that I met my whole New Years Resolution.
As I was driving to the race I kept thinking what am I doing.
I couldn't even see out of my car it was
raining so hard. It didn't even stop raining the entire race.
Thank heavens for my winter running
clothes I had kept from my running days
in Utah.




Why I Run

I RUN BECAUSE...

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Running has become a big stress relief for me. I have ran 5K's and 10K's off and on for years. I enjoyed it but really want to have someone to run with. I never got into it fully because I always felt alone running without someone. It wasn't until I moved to Dallas, TX and things changed in my life. I wasn't feeling good about myself, my job wasn't what I thought it was going to be when I came to Dallas. I just wasn't feeling good. It was around Christmas 2010 I took a good look at myself and realized that I needed to make some changes in my life in order to find happiness again. I decided that I wanted to run a Half Marathon. I looked up on the internet and found The Cowtown Full and Half Marathon. It was in FortWorth, TX. I signed up right away. Teresa and I got on the internet and looked up a training program. I started right after Christmas. I had 8 weeks to train. I made a check by everyday that I was suppose to run. I did not miss one day of training. I was faithful. It didn't matter if it was 4am or 11pm, I still got my running in. It wasn't until about half way through my training that I was running and felt like a ton of bricks fall off my shoulders. I was feeling so good and I felt the toxins work there way out of my body. It was at that point that I realized this is what I needed. I was so much happier. I was starting to enjoy work, family and more then anything Life! Finally the day came. I had prepared and worked so hard for this day. It was a beautiful day. I took off and felt so good. I got in a good pace and was feeling good about my run. People I didn't even know were cheering me on. I never felt happier then I did as I was running. When you run you have a lot to think about. I know I do. As I was running I thought is this what it is like in heaven. People you haven't even met cheering you on. I got a little emotional thinking about it. Then as I turned the last corner and saw the finish line. I look to the side and there was Teresa, Travis and Boston Cheering me on with signs. I was crying as I went across the finish line. I never felt so good. I DID IT! I REALLY DID!!! It felt so great to know that I reach my goal. At that moment I was hooked. I new that is what makes me happy and I love the sense of accomplishment. After a few days I decided that I wanted to run a full Marathon. So that is when I goaled myself to run 4 Half Marathons in 2011 and in 2012 run my 1st full Marathon for my 50th Birthday. I was hooked!!!!

          COWTOWN
                HALF
        MARATHON
               FEBUARY 2010