I ran my second half marathon in Wenachtee last weekend. My first half I had no expectations, I was simply hoping to finish and not be super slow for my sister. This time I was nervous because I wanted to finish faster than my last (without my pacer-sister) and I was worried about my knee. My knee had been killing me on my last couple training runs. Luckily I got to mile 10 before the pain got really bad. I considered not finishing the race several times and it was all I could do to keep moving. Darn knee, I know I could of beat my time because the rest of me felt great. I ended up finishing in 1:58 which was about the same as last time. Under 2 hours so I was happy. I will be faster next time!
Annie, our cousin, ran too and did amazing. This was her first half. She works full time, has two small kids, and commutes an hour minimum to work everyday. Somehow she still found time to train. AND, she ran with a raging hand, foot, mouth infection she got from her kids. Her feet and hands were completely swollen and stiff and she hadn't slept. Every single step hurt and she still ran 13.1 miles. She is incredible. She is one of the hardest working people I know and never ever complains about anything and is always happy. I love her so.
Abi got a medal for Daddy even though he didn't run.
The rest of the weekend was great too. We swam in the pool, hot tubbed, wine tasted, bowled, went to the park.
Chelan did not disappoint, can't wait to go back.
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