Thankful 13 5K 2012

Caroline and I debated running the Fleetfeet Turkey Trot as we did last year, or try the Thankful 13 5k at Thanksgiving Point.  Our curiosity of the Thankful 13 won out.  Although it was their first year organizing this race, it went off pretty well.  There was a lengthy uphill stretch and the wind was blowing against us rather swiftly; combine that with it being a bit to cold for comfort and that wasn't the most pleasant stretch, but we still had fun and finished together in 27 minutes.  I debated running the half marathon but decided I didn't want to feel tired all day for Thanksgiving.

R&C before the race

 

 Caroline at the finish

 

Ryan at the finish

 

 finisher medal

 

Snow Canyon Half Marathon 2012

Caroline and I traveled to St. George last night and I ran the Snow Canyon half marathon this morning.  Somehow I forgot my running bag with my sweatshirt, so I froze for an hour after the bus dropped me off at the start before the the race started.  Other than that it was a enjoyable run.  Beautiful Scenery!  Didn't set a personal best, but ran it in a good time, 1:47:09 (second best).  The last 6 miles weren't down hill as much as  I thought they would be, so it challenged me a bit.  I'm up for doing it again next year.

The Scenery!

 At the finish

Yes the girl in pink passed me!

 Sweet finisher medal