Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Mothers Day 10K

Here Nicki and I are posing after our 6.2 mile race. This was my first race. It was the first time I have ever had the desire to run in a long distance race. Clay ran this same race last year and I thought he was crazy. I would have never guessed that I would run a 10K just one year later.
I had been walking in the mornings with some friends. Nicki and I decided walking wasn't enough anymore and we needed something more challenging. We began jogging in March in preparation for this 10K. From 2 miles to 5 to finally 6 the day of the race. Slowly but surely. What a great sense of accomplishment I felt. I ran the whole time and did it faster then I ever expected. With consistant effort and hard work anything is possible. What a great lesson. Mark that off the list of things to do while on this Earth.
I was so proud of my little sis Natalie. She ran too. She had been training some in St. George. She came in 4th in her age group.


We are so excited to have Natalie live with us this summer. She found a job in Kanab and has moved in. My children are so happy to have her here, especially Macie. I moved out of our parents home when she was 7 and haven't live with her for 12 years. Clay is in for some major sister bonding this summer, poor guy.

7 comments:

The Bonham Family said...

My sister said she saw you at the race. I'm so impressed with you! Way to go! How fun the Natalie moved in. I love sister time.

Nicki said...

Great posing! We are SO awesome! Seriously!!! See you in the morning :)

The Holland Family said...

great job shel! so proud of you. James said he met your sister or as Clay called her "your clone". Have a fun summer. I hope to see you some. Love, Nicole

Misty said...

Awesome job! I am so impressed that you ran the whole way, I don't think could do it.

trishanna said...

that is fantastic! i haaaate to run! i would seriously rather cut my eyeballs out...with a rubber spatula. well maybe i dont hate it that much but good job!

jilljohnarmstrong said...

Way to go girls!!! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! You did awesome!

Josh and Emily said...

Good for you! i am so impressed.