Mt. Nebo Half Marathon 2012

This was hyped as an all down hill fast course and the hype was correct.  I felt good today resulting in a good time.  Once again loved the feeling at the finish line.  It's very rewarding.  Had fun running with Bret and Dave.  Hope to do this one again.

Dave: 1:39

Ryan: 1:42

Bret: 1:55

Ryan & Bret at the start

 Ryan and Bret at the finish

Ryan & Dave at the finish

13 Mile August Canyon Run

American Fork canyon has become one of my favorite Saturday routes to run.  The scenery is second to none.  I feel lucky to have such a nice route so close to me.  Early this morning Caroline, Bret and I ran together.  Great company also.

Cowley Day 5k 2012

Caroline and I ran the Cowley Day 5k while in Wyoming.  In high school the week before football season would start I would run out to the tracks and back once or twice in a last minute effort to get ready for practice.  This 5k was the same route, it seemed much easier this time than it used to feel.

Freedom Festival 10k 2012

Caroline and I started the 4th with 5600 other runners at the Freedom Festival 10k in Provo.  Followed this with breakfast at Magleby's with the kids.  Great way to start the celebration.

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

R&C

R&C

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)