AF Canyon Half Marathon 2012

Caroline and I, along with many others we know, ran the AF Canyon Half Marathon.  We've been looking forward to this one for a while.  It was a fun morning in a scenic canyon.

Ryan, Caroline and Alisa at the Start Line

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The Start

Half Way!

C Almost Done

 Ryan almost done

 Jaden, Jamie, Kris and Isaac doing the 5k
(Josie was at her Irish Dance Feis, 5 medals!)

Josie at the Feis

 Jaden & Jamie

 Our Neighbor Bruce

David Relaxing Afterwards (1:52:39)

 Done: Both of us 1:58:56

Injured Toe!

This may prove to be a minor set back on the running thing.  We'll see how it feels while running in a day or two.  I dropped a 5 gallon bucket of paint off of a pallet on to my toe.

Utah Valley Marathon 2012

10 Thoughts on My First Marathon

1. I assumed I wouldn't get much sleep the night before, but actually slept really well.

2. The Marathon was very well organized, making it a pleasant experience. I was impressed.

3. Gary, Brian and Dave's idea of buying sweats at D.I. that they aren't worried about getting back form the start like is a smart idea.

4. The scenery around Wallsburg and Provo Canyon is beautiful. There was plenty of time to look.

5. I was surprised at how many people, including females, went to the bathroom on the side of the road instead of waiting for the next port-o-potty.

6. Stopping to drink a cup of water at each aid station is a must on a marathon (for me anyway).  My legs began to cramp up at around mile 23.

7. There really is a wall you hit at 20 miles.

8. Who ever decided to give out popsicles at the 22nd mile was a genius.

9. I was teary eyed crossing the finish line.  It was very gratifying and euphoric to finish.  There is truth in the philosophy of the spirit being strong when the physical body is week.

10. I have no desire at this moment to do a marathon again.  Ask me in a couple of weeks.

Starting Line: 5:45 AM

Brian Jones, Gary Jones, Dave Jones (we ran together)

 Dave and Ryan

 Dave and Ryan

Dave and Gary

 Brian

 Gary, Brian, Dave (finished)

Ryan (finished) 

Memorial Day Run of Remembrance

Caroline, Bret and I started the morning with a Memorial Day 'Run of Remembrance' 5k.  It was Bret's first, and he did well.  We all finished under 29 minutes.  It had been a while since I've ran a 5k and I enjoyed it.  Thanks for running with me Caroline and Bret.

Ryan & Bret before the race

Caroline, Ryan & Bret after the race

Red Rock Relay Moab

6 team members, 70 miles uphill & down, 10 hours 23 minutes of the funnest race I've participated in.

Red Rock Relay, Moab Utah, 2012

David was in charge of Decorating

Dave Koch, Ryan Jones, Caroline Jones, Macy Jones, David Sanders, Craig Nielsen

Runner 1 & 7: Caroline 

Runner 2 & 8: Macy

Each leg had a sign like with encouragement for the last mile.  This was my favorite of the bunch.

Runner 3 & 9: Craig

Runner 4 & 10: Ryan

Runner 5 & 11: David

Runner 6 & 12: Dave

Ending as a team!

Team Jones

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