I finished the race in 2:03:50, which is only about a minute slower than my PR. I had no plans to set a new best time at this race, so I was thrilled to come as close as I did. My training was far from perfect, thanks to all of the added responsibilities in my life these days. But I take great pride in being able to run as fast as I did!
And my little brother, Ben, did amazing in the full marathon — as usual! He didn't hit his goal time, but still finished 11th place (out of 7,000 runners) with a time of 2:30:40. He's awesome.
(I'll add pictures later, but our camera is being weird...)
Here are some of the highlights from our family trip up to Green Bay this past weekend.
A few firsts:
- My first time hearing "Go mom" from the race course sidelines — and having it apply to me, and not the other, older women running nearby! Kinda weird and awesome. Brian and Ellie (and future sister-in-law, Candice) really pumped me up by cheering at miles 4 and 10.
- It was also the first race in which I had to budget extra early-morning time to nurse before heading to the starting line... That meant a 5 a.m. wake-up call, but Ellie is worth it :)
- When I really started to hurt during the run, it was the first time I could think to myself with real assurance: "My body can do something much more painful than this and get by!" After experiencing childbirth, I think a lot of things sound easier.
- The first race where I really felt like my dad was running alongside me. He's the main reason I work so hard at running and to stay healthy. And he's certainly the reason I cheer so hard for the Packers! I know he was looking down from heaven and, in a way, was with us at the race Sunday. He was such a Green Bay fan that I know he would not miss it.
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