Wednesday, October 29, 2008

We Did It!!!

Big E and I ran the 33rd Marine Corps Marathon in DC on Sunday... and finished! I had no doubt that E would finish, I was more worried about me. I had been battling a nasty cold, complete with uncontrollable coughing when I would breathe out and my knees and heel had been bothering me. E's original thought of running the marathon together lasted until about mile 7 where he decided that running with me hurt... I take absolutely no offense to that since I am way slower than him. Anyway...

Big E finished in 4:12 and I finished in 4:56... woohoo! I beat 5 hours and E beat Oprah!! It's very surreal to have it over with. Months of training seemed to be over in a flash. The girls (especially KK) are glad that we are done training... she hated when we would leave to go run.

So, what's next? Who knows. Definitely not running for a little while. I still hurt. Will there be another marathon in our future?? I can't say.

8 comments:

blunoz said...

Congratulations!!! Great job!

amy said...

here's me, doing the arms, chanting, "we're not worthy"!! great times, y'all! so proud of you, K! you're my hero! can't wait to see you!

amy said...

here's me, doing the arms, chanting, "we're not worthy"!! great times, y'all! so proud of you, K! you're my hero! can't wait to see you!

Jamie said...

congratulations!! that is so awesome that you guys finished, and what a fun marathon to do! my hubby ran it years ago and it's my goal to run one next year... you are my inspiration now =)

Jacinda said...

Very impressed!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to you both on great races! Both your times are admirable and to even line up at the start after being sick...KUDOS! Glad to put your "names" with your faces now!

Caffienated Cowgirl said...

sorry, very late to reading this...but CONGRATULATIONS just the same :)

pyusmc66 said...

OOOORAAAAH!!!!!

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