Monster Series Race #2

I hit another milestone this summer! I ran in a 1/2 marathon. That is 13.1 miles! Yeah for me! It is the 2nd race in the Team Ortho Monster Series I am doing. It took place in downtown Minneapolis and it was a BEAUTIFUL day for a run... and in BEAUTIFUL location! Running with over 2 thousand people is pretty great. It keeps you motivated to keep going.

Rich and the kids got to the race after I ran over the Stone Arch Bridge. Rich managed to snap a photo of me running through the water stop.Rich took a few shots of the kids waiting for me to finish the race. Dayne made me a sign.. Go Mommy Go! My babies are one of my biggest motivators.Thank goodness for iPods... Heading to the finish line! Yeah for me!!I did it! I crossed the finish line. 2 hrs 37 minutes. I was hoping for 2:30-- I will work on breaking that goal next year... cuz yup... I am going to do it again!I had a pretty great surprise at the finish. My friends Nicole and Cindy came to see me finish! It meant a lot to me to share this with friends!!A shot of me with my family... my biggest supporters. My running pals- Brenda and Deya! We did it!! Medal #2-- I will get 2 more this year ... 4 in all!!

This shot was taken at school the next day with my other running buddy Kristen. We are showing off our cool shirts! It was great to show the students at school our medals. Hopefully we are good examples to them and we inspire them to work hard!

It is quite an accomplishment to run a 1/2 marathon! I am very proud of myself and I am excited to keep running and to prepare for my next big race. I have a duathlon at the end of August.... 5 K run 18 mile bike- 5K run. It will be another beautiful race in Minneapolis sponsored by Team Ortho. I do have a few smaller races inbetween to keep me motivated and running!!