Marathon results are in!!!

I DID IT!!!!! I finished the race and am living to tell about it! It was one of the most challenging things I have ever done but also one of the most rewarding! I did better than I had set my goals for. And was very pleased with the results.

My time: 2:08:09

In my age division I came in 20 out of 92

My place overall 910 out of 1826

My place in the female category 420 out of 1162

My average mile was 9:47

Here Chad and I are immediately after the race. He did great! I am so proud of him - I know it was not easy but he pushed through and finished. Right at the very end I sprinted across the finish line because I wanted to beat him (His official time 2:08:10) We ran side by side the whole race. He did have to make a short pit stop but I kept running and told him to catch up - I did slow a bit so he would not have much to make up. He said that was hard because he ran really hard to get back with me.

I have to say for the first time doing this (running a half=marathon) we both learned a lot of things. Preparation was key to the whole thing. I am so happy to be able to say I prepared, I worked hard and I finished. Chad learned to prepare more and the finishing part could be a little easier. I also experienced something with him that was very special and I will cherish this little run for a very long time!