Half N Half

So, I went all crazy this summer and did 7 Half Marathons.  It kept me sane in the beginning, and by the end I was going insane.  I would decide I didn’t want to run another race…and I would tell my husband that “I’m going to take a little break”—which lasted  1 day, and then I was looking up to find more local races.  I have  love/hate relationship with running.    

 I love to run and the summer months are so beautiful in eastern Idaho.  The cool breeze, the sun is out every single day.  And the sunrise & sunset views are breathtaking.  (Too bad I never make it up that early, or stay up that late to enjoy them.)  

Want to know some of the things I learned about me & running?  Maybe you don’t…it could be classified as TMI…but I’ll do it anyways. 

1)      My body knows when its race day----and--- I’m as regular as could be.  4am?  No problem. 

2)      Race day jitters happen Every. Single. Time.

3)      About 4 seconds before the gun goes off, I instantly feel like I have to pee.

4)      Wear a color that doesn’t show as much sweat in pictures.

5)      Keep those wiggly arms up when approaching a photographer.

6)      Don’t look at your Garmin watch when approaching the finish line, it’s not like you won the race.

7)      Bring snacks to the start & finish.

8)      Bring extra clothes that you don’t mind giving to charity.

9)      Wear a thick fabric bra.

10)   Smile.

Check the Races Tab or on the links below for more details.  

Ogden Half Marathon---May 2011

Teton Dam Half Marathon--- June 2011

SLC Freedom Half Marathon--- July 2011

Kelly Canyon Half Marathon--- July 2011

Minnesota Half Marathon--- August 2011

Mesa Falls Half Marathon---August 2011

Temple to Temple Relay---September 2011

Layton Half Marathon---October 2011