This past Saturday, May 16th, Mike, Melanie, and I ran the Ogden half marathon. Boy, was it such a beautiful course! We started up in the town of Eden, then made our way around Pine View Lake, as the sun was rising, and the moon was still in the sky. We then entered the canyon, with high rock walls, waterfalls, and a river running along. The weather was beautiful, as was the scenery. The race ended as we ran by the temple - could it get any better than that?! Plus, it was so much fun to run with Mike and Melanie! Mike was so kind to run with us, and keep us motivated, seeing as he can run faster than us! Melanie did so awesome, with her injured heel, she was hobbling around just the weekend before, and then busts out a half marathon! She developed quite the blood blister - ouch! I felt pretty good most of the race, and could not wipe the smile off of my face, because of running with the two M's, and the scenery! The last couple of miles were a bit of a struggle for me, but I forced myself to keep going, and Mike and I finished holding hands - as Melanie wanted us to go ahead at mile 11. She came in not far behind, and I was so proud of her! What a wonderful experience, and I would definitely run that course again!
It was so much fun to have Melanie here, she was so sweet with my children, and we absolutley loved hearing her amazing talent of playing the piano. Abigail recorded her, and keeps listening to it, that make me miss Mel! Spencer and Lori had us over for a hot dog roast that evening, and the cousins had a blast together - thanks guys! Afterwards, Lori, Melanie, and I went to a movie, and it was so much fun to go out, chat, and giggle - what every woman wants! What a wonderful weekend!
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Yay! It was so fun to see your post this morning. I loved your description of the course. We really need to just go drive it and next year I promise I will notice the temple. You are amazing Cynthia..you ran like the wind and you were a cute runner at that! Way to go..next year we should try to get 1.55 for sure so I'll start training WAY earlier. I can't wait for our 10k. I think Curtis is on board to come...yipee! Thanks for the fantastic weekend Stink. You and Mike are such wonderful hosts and your children..it couldn't get any better..they are such precious spirits! LOVE YOU GUYS!
Way to go girlie girls! (and mike ;) ) I'm so proud of you guys. What an accomplishment. I wish I could run half of a half marathon! ha ha! And more than that, I wish I could have been there with you guys.
Love you!
Wow the scenery sounds beautiful. It probably felt empowering running with those surrounding and with good company!! How fun! What movie did you guys see? Have you seen 17 again. It was pretty funny.
What a great experience for you all! I love the pictures and how you can feel the excitement of a race well ran. You are all completely amazing. Great, great job!!!
Congrats on the marathon!!! Your family is so cute, you guys have such beautiful kids! They are all getting so big since the last time we saw you. We don't get to Utah very much but we need to visit soon! Love you guys!
That is so awesome that you guys did that! You all did so good! Thanks for letting me come over and watch your kids while you did it! We had a blast!! :) Love you!
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