I ran the whole thing, but v.e.r.y. sloooowly! (over 2 1/2 hours).
The race was so exhilarating I can't begin to tell you. I was so overcome with emotion and excitement I actually cried sporadically from start to finish. The scenery was more than I imagined with the fog lifting off of the rolling, vine covered, hills of Napa Valley and the cool air.
I felt so good running and managed a smile and a 'yahoo' as I crossed the finish line.
My hubby asked me immediately afterwards if I was ready for a full marathon....
hmmmm, let me think about that....
NO
That's like asking a woman who just gave birth if she's ready for another child!
While I do see more half-marathons in my future, a whole is not at the top of my list.
Here's the gang enjoying wine tasting and some shade after the race.
And a bit scared looking T at 5:30am, ready to hit the pavement (butterflies in full action here)!
I have some great pictures from our weekend in Napa so stay tuned...
I've got a sick mother and a broken A/C unit to deal with first~ home sweet home. ;)
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Yay! You Go Girl! Congratulations on finishing your race. That is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWay to go girlfriend! What an accomplishment! ;o)
ReplyDeleteHugs ~ Jo
Congratulations! Looks like your run was beautiful! My hubs runs marathons and keeps asking me if I will do one in my life time. I've run 1/2 marathons, but KNOW that I do not have the mentality to run a full. Those people are truly amazing! You look great during your run (Yes, that's what I strive for)! Ha! Again, congrats on such an amazing accomplishment!Running and FAB home decor style...You go girl! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your run. I admire those that do it.
ReplyDeleteLoved looking at all of your pics too.
Have a great day.
hope your mom is feeling better.
Oh my goodness girl ~ you are amazing!!! You're so darn cute & I'm so proud of you!!
ReplyDeleteYou are really inspiring me :)
xo,
Shellagh
so, so proud of you....i loved my first one! it's on my list to complete another one but not before i do my first triathlon....
ReplyDeleteif you do a whole one, then i'll come do it with you. :)
Yes, you did do it!
ReplyDeleteAnd no one can ever take that away from you!
I ran a full marathon a bunch of years back, and although I don't plan on doing it again, it's just this overwhelming sense of being able to accomplish ANYTHING. Enjoy it, you deserve it! :-)
XO,
Anne
Congratulations!! You should be so proud of yourself. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I envy your strentgh. Hope your day is going great! verbenacottage
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing your race. I really admire all the hard work that went into preparing for that!
ReplyDeleteTricia, I am so, so proud of you!!!! Way to go!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think we need a get together and share a glass of celebratory wine! ;)
Glad you're home. Hope your mamma is okay.
Hugs~
Congratulations...and you look so darling in your running skort...I love those too!
ReplyDeletexo kelley
WOO HOO!!!!!! :-)))) You did it!!!
ReplyDeleteI am tired just looking at your photos. 5:30 for a race... they had better have wine at the end of it:-) You look fabulous by the way!
I will be keeping your family in my prayers.
Be Blessed, my friend!
Melanie
Yea, yea!! Congrats. Really - you are a-ma-zing!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you and still so mad that we couldn't be there. Especially since all we did was go to appointment after appointment. Ugh. GREAT JOB!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you. And impressed!
You don't even look exhausted. A picture of health and stamina. Wow!
Your husband must have been boasting with pride. Well done!!
xx C
Congrats! Your make it look like a piece of cake! Hope your mom is well soon.
ReplyDelete~Elissa
My hero!
ReplyDeleteYou did it!
And you looked
so happy and
relaxed....no
butterflies in
sight : )
Congratulations!
Hope your mama
and your A/C
are feeling
better, soon....
xx Suzanne
You look so cute! What a fabulous place to have a race, how fun! Hope you momma is feeling better.
ReplyDeleteLonden
xo
Congratulations! How proud you must have been to cross that finish line. I was thinking about you and glad you had good weather. We were in Yosemite with visitors from New Zealand and it was HOT.
ReplyDeleteLOVE Napa...grew up just down the road in Santa Rosa. My daughter is getting married in Napa this Sept. so I'll have another excuse to go back.
Keep up the running!
xox
Nancy
That is awesome! Congrat's to you!!! I love the glass of vino at the end, my kind of girl :)
ReplyDeleteMy friends are on their way for the San Fran full marathon this weekend, I would pass out :)
XO
Kristin
You AWESOME, GURRL! (Picture me doin' the cabbage patch!) :)
ReplyDeleteOh T!!! I am sooo proud of YOU!! That is an amazing accomplishment and you deserve to be proud of yourself. So glad you enjoyed Napa it is a wonderful place to be that is for sure. Can't wait to see what you saw with your picts. Kathysue
ReplyDeleteI used to run ... then one knee got puffy ... keep it up while you're healthy ... I can almost feel the high you're feeling ... swimming laps now ... but that's almost as much of a high
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing your name pop up and finally got to visiting here ...
glad to be a new follower
So Awesome!!! Congrats!!! What a fabulous place to run!
ReplyDeletecongrats! you are my hero! i can't imagine how excited you must have been crossing the finish line! hope all goes well at home! take care, susan
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!!!!! You should be very proud of yourself!!!
ReplyDeleteYahooo...You did it and looked fab too! I'm now more afraid than ever. I was on my treadmill yesterday thinking about the upcoming marathon and I got a wave of emotion and started crying lol! I know, like yourself, I'm going to cry through the run! Thank goodness I still have months and months to prepare. Cheers to you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I would love to train for a race someday! Was this your first? Love those shoes!! What a perfect setting to get in the zone! It must have been exhilarating!
ReplyDeleteYay....good for you! What a fabulous accomplishment!
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