Pocatello Marathon

 

I forgot to mention I had the opportunity to run a half marathon earlier this month. That is 13.1 miles!! I never thought I would, but I DID IT!! It was such an amazing experience. There were something like 1040 people who ran this year. There is a picture here with one of the women I met along the way. We were at mile ten when my sister-in law and I came up on her, and she didn't look so good. I asked her if she was ok? She just looked exahausted and said "No, I think I might quit." I said no way we have 3 miles left we can do it! She decided she would stick with us for a bit. We tried to make goals as we ran like making it to the next fence line or corner and then walking a little, things like that. I thought we were doing pretty good and, my Sister in-law went ahead then a little bit later I went ahead thinking she is ok to make it the rest of the way. Then at the end we had caught up to each other again and pretty much finished at the same time. Her kids came running out of the crowd and ran in with her. It was so sweet!! This experience just made me think that this is what life is all about isn't it? We are all here running our own personal marathons in a way, and isn't it nice when we run into people who encourage and lift us up so we can make it across the finish line!! This woman probably thought I was helping her, but in reality she was helping me. She kept me motivated to finish. I am so blessed to have made such amazing friends in my life and have amazing family around to help me along the way! I love you all so much!! Thank you for all you do. I couldn't do it without you."