Today I ran the Half Marathon in Duluth, with my friends Theresa, Jess, and Amber. Theresa and I finished in 2:24. I ran under a different name, i didn't get in officially, and ran under Amber's co-worker's name who decided not to do it. It was a sunny, hot race. If anyone is ever having a down day, watch a race. I got teary frequently during the run. I saw two women with shirts saying they were running in memory of Dru Sjodin, I saw an 87 yr. old man running with his son, the jets flew over at the start, the first wheel chair racers doing the full marathon were coming in as we were, and that is so emotional to see. Even though it is hard running 13.1 miles, there is such a sense of American pride that I get. There are fans cheering all along the way. You realize that there are good people and positive things happening in the world. Because Derek was on midnights, and I left V-town at 4:00 a.m. Joey stayed at Grandma and Grandpa's for the first time. While I had tears in my eyes saying goodbye, he kept saying "go" to get in grandma's car seat and head to Pike River. I had nothing to worry about.
Joey enjoyed his rides on the gator, walks with grandpa, and all the 1:1 attention!
Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for taking such good care of me...
9 comments:
It's obvious...your parents absolutely HATE overnight duty! Ha! I'm willing to bet they had way more fun than Joey did! Shelley, thanks for your optimistic and uplifting message. You should keep a journal of all your races, someday when you are old and the arthritis in your knees makes it impossible to run, you will love re-reading all your comments and the memories will come flooding back, your kids will probably even get a kick out of it! p.s. congrats on the great run time, you ran in less time than it would take me to DRIVE down to the race and back home. p.p.s. Amber looks great...Hi, Amber! GAS
So much for me bragging about walking a mile with my kids...good for you! That is something to definately be proud of. I hope you went straight to the Dairy Queen! :)
p.s.
lucky Joey!
Yay! Maybe next year I'll run it with you. Ha!!!! I'm so funny.
Congrats on another 1/2 marathon under your belt. You should be proud of yourself!!
I bet Joey had NO ICECREAM and went to bed right on time, right Grandma Becky?? What a treat for both of them.
We can't wait to see you very soon!!
Erin
oh my goodness Shelley! You are amazing...one year after having a baby you are running half marathons. GOod for you!!
Look like Joey had a good time with grandma and grandpa. Congrats on finishing the race Shell!
-AManda
Look like Joey had a good time with grandma and grandpa. Congrats on finishing the race Shell!
-AManda
Congratulations on a great run! Joey, you can come stay with G & G anytime you want, you are such a good boy, and did we ever have fun! We miss you already! Love Grandma & Grandpa A
Congrats Shelley! This is Maggie-- thanks for stopping by a week ago. I've been out of town for the last week, and we'll have to meet up soon. Hope all is well!
congratulations Shelley...that is something to be proud of. I got emotional just reading your blog! Joey, Im sure you had a blast with Gma & Gpa. Linda
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