Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Marathon Pictures

This is at mile 16 where we met up with her for the first time, jumped out cheer, gave her first aid (just on her toes calm down we didn't stop her heart or anything), and sent her on her way.
We kept just driving up the road and waited until she showed up, so we hit her at every mile. Here she is at 18 still trucking along. P.S. The cops for this race did NOT mess around! They wouldn't budge for anything...lame!
Mile 22 - this was when she tried to tell the race guys in the truck that she wasn't ok...we told them to keep driving. :-/ She was only half serious anyway!

This AWESOMENESS was why we missed her crossing the finish line...yeah the one we thought they took down but is clearly still up?...yeah that one! Although Marcy brings up an excellent point due to the ridiculous traffic and the necessity of getting a frosty we would have missed it anyway, and this was we could recreate the finish in a more...awesome way!

Does this face not just explain it all?!
26.2 miles
Way to go Tiger we're proud of you!

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Deseret News Marathon

About four years ago my mom decided she wanted to run a marathon, which of course, this determined little lady did. In this time she has run 9 halves and 8 full marathons and won several awards! Today she evened things up by running the Deseret News Marathon. Now although the course has changed and apparently isn't quite as ridiculous as it used to be, it is still supposed to be a super rough course (not to mention it's always on Pioneer Day weekend and about a million degrees outside).

Marcy and I showed up at mile 16 to surprise her and cheer her along in this huge feat. It was definitely a surprise to her, and it was a lot of fun to see her and this time to be the crazy person on the side cheering. When we were looking for a place to park at the finish line it looked like they were actually taking it down so I had the brilliant idea of creating one so while Marcy searched for parking I searched for toilet paper. It turns out Liberty Park is HUGE and it took me forever to get to the line (with my TP) and both Marcy and I entirely missed her finishing! It seems my idea was actually a terrible idea...but nonetheless we recreated the event. I'll post pictures as soon as I can get some from Marcy (hint hint). Anyway, thank you mom for always having huge dreams, chasing after them, and showing us all that anything is possible! Way to go Tiger, you're amazing and we love you!

Hobbler Half


Kylie and I decided to run a half marathon this summer and July 10th was the big day. The goal was never speed, but um...well...we finished and let's just leave it at that. :-) Of course as soon as the course hit the road where my mom could track us, she did just that! She drove down the road screaming for us, and then went up the road a few blocks and did it again! I don't know where I found this crazy lady, but I sure love her and it also explains a little of where I got my own craziness! When we got to the end...finally...Chad, Eric, Hallie, John, Sharla, and of course Tiger were all there to congratulate us and drag our nearly lifeless bodies to the morgue. Thanks everyone for your support!

Introducing Rebecca & Matt Dalsing...

It's hard to believe, but I have known Rebecca for almost 13 years! We met in 7th grade and although in our first class together she thought I was crazy and even admitted to thinking that she really hoped the teacher didn't put me next to her, well...he did...and well, I guess that crazy teacher knew something after all! :-) We've been through so much together and she is one of the most amazing people I have ever met. Beckeroonie I love you and I'm so happy you found Matt, and Matt, thank you for taking such good care of my girl! Congratulations!!








As Promised...

So here are the pictures that I promised, so what if it's been almost 7 months since I said I would post them shortly. :-/ Anyway, here they are...we love you John and Cassandra!

Yes that's right December 29th, it was snowing and she had short sleeves! I love you ya crazy girl!