Phenomenal. Ecstatic. Overjoyed. Accomplished. Complete. Emotional. Sore. Tired. Exhausted. Happy. Able. Grateful. Healthy. Hungry.
I felt all of these and so much more that I can't possibly put into words, as I crossed that finish line. I had so many family and friends there waiting which I am so grateful for. Just knowing they were there helped me push through the last 4 miles. I wanted to just about die at mile 22. I hit the wall and I hit it hard. At the time I was thinking.. "Holly you are fine just keep going, keep moving those legs. I know they feel like they weigh 50 Pd's each but keep going! Everyone is waiting for you.." Those last 4 miles trully tested me. I found out who I really was. The woman I was inside. What kind of motivation and determination I have. So thanks to miles 23, 24, and 25. And thanks to...
This sweet little boy... I almost broke down when I saw him.
And this amazing guy....
Mike is my hero.. He ran the half marathon and then drove all over with his parents to find me and give me encouragement, motivation, and fuel (water and bananas..). Thanks Gordon and Beth-Ann!
My friend Jessica ran the half too... She did so awesome. She is an inspiration to me. She is such a strong and wonderful person!
Thanks Mom, Dad, and Nate for coming! You motivated me to keep going. Thanks so much for watching Brixton while we ran and ran and ran.
I saw my dad 1st at the finish line and oh I can't put into words how I felt seeing him there cheering me on. My parents are such wonderful examples of what I want to be when I grow up:) Thanks for ALWAYS supporting me!
I finished at 4:23. This time was not what I wanted it to be when I was training. I wanted to finish in just under 4 hours. But right now it is the perfect time because I finished and I accomplished my goal of running a marathon! There is always next time and there will be a next time, just probably not for a couple of years.
Now onto my next goal of weening Brixton.. Wish me luck. It may be harder than the mari!
17 comments:
Congratulations Holly!!! That is amazing that you did it! And what a great accomplishment.
YEAH!!!! Way to go Hol!!! I am SOOOOOO happy for you!! This might sound weird, but I had tears in my eyes looking at the picture with you and Brixton!! You're awesome!!
Holly that is so awewsome! I knew you could do it, and that time is amazing! Good luck with Brixton, I have heard that can be hard.
Way to go, Holly! I thought about you on that windy, windy day. Hope it was satisfying to complete such a great goal. Now on to the summer mini-tri, right? :)
Holly, I am so proud of you! I knew you could do it. That is so awesome your whole family was there to watch and cheer you on. What a great accomplishment. You are such a strong woman! Good luck with Brixton and the weaning.
oh my way to go! That is sooo stinkin awesome! Man i don't think I could ever do that....oh wait I know I couldn't! Good luck...I can't even get the weening thing accomplished!
Oh great job Holly!!! This is a goal of mine as well so it's great to see you fulfill it! You look great sweetie!
Congrats my dear friend! Running a marathon has been something that I have ALWAYS wanted to do, and seeing you do it with such flying colors inspires me, so thanks! I can't imagine the hard work and determination that it took to accomplish that! Kudos kudos kudos a hundred times over my friend!
I'm all teary eyed here. It was great to see you there and share that wonderful moment.
BASK in the marathon glory!
You've got braggin' rights, sista! Live it UP! : )
Good job Holly. You seriously are amazing. You made me cry. Thanks for sharing.
Holly! Congrats on the marathon! I was actually training for the Ogden Marathon in May, but a few weeks ago, my knee started killing. Now I can't even run a mile . . . sad, eh? Anyway, I'm so impressed you ran one! Way to go! Hey, can I add you to our "family" links on our blog? It's clarkandmaria.blogspot.com
That is so great! I can't imagine how it felt! WAY TO GO!!!
That is so awsome!
Holly that is so amazing. I am amazed that anyone can do that.
YOU ARE SO AWESOME!
Way to go to both of you that is so awesome and I bet it is such a neat feeling when you are done, great pics!
You looked awesome!! Way to go. There really is nothing better than accomplishing something so huge!!!
Way to go Holly! You are amazing...I keep thinking that I should do a marithon until i think it would be too painful! Tell your sister I am proud of her!
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