We Did It!!

This past weekend, my sisters and I ran the Provo Half-Marathon.  It was an amazing experience for each of us, made more meaningful by the fact that we did it together.  We trained in three different states . . . Jesica in Arizona, Tara in Idaho, and me here in Utah.  Each day, we would text or call one another to give support, celebrate victories and offer encouragement.  So many times as I ran in the mornings, it was the thought of my sisters that kept me going.  The week of the race, I did my final long run, and I was struggling.  I started to make a list in my mind of all the things my sisters and I have overcome to get where we have . . .

weather (everything from snow to rain to blazing heat)

shin splints

schoolwork

bad knees

lack of time

sick kids

self-doubts

husband's crazy schedules

blisters

lack of sleep

The list goes on and on . . . But we did it!  We set a goal, and we did it!!

Our awesome shirts we made for the race:

We put the nicknames we grew up with on the back:

Tara and I ran the 2-person relay together . . . we each ran 6.5 miles. We made a great team:

Showing off our medals:

Jason and the kids cheered for me at the Finish line.  Jason has been an amazing support over the last few months.  Love you babe!

And of course, we squeezed in some good food and shopping while we were together (Dalby girls always find a way to shop)!

To Jesica and Tara-  I feel so incredibly blessed to have you as sisters.  Thank you for the love, the support and the pep talks.  I couldn't have done it without you!