26.2 miles of pure CRAZINESS

I did it! I ran my second marathon! It was the Phoenix PF Changs. It was so fun and so different from the San Diego one. There were spectators EVERYWHERE! It made it so enjoyable. And not to mention the weather was absolutely perfect!

That morning Aaron and I woke up very early and headed downtown. He was so perfect during all of this! He de-stressed me and was there every step of the way (up until the start....). While we were waiting for it to start I ran into Summer, a girl from high school I swam with. She stayed with us until it started too!


Aaron and I before the start

Walking to the starting line! I totally had to pee at this point....

Saying bye to Aaron knowing it will be so long and I'll be in pain next time I see him again!

I caught him and my sisters (Kristie too!) at mile 15. It was sooo needed. After running that long you kinda get to the point where your like... I just want to see my family!

Aaron ran a little with me and Ian and Alejandra were there too!

I hit the wall at mile 22. And it HURT! I kinda think I psyched myself thinking it would be so much easier than San Diego cuz it would be flat, then I was so mad I hit the wall! Luckily Alejandra was there on the sidelines right when I needed her! She ran a little with me too and kept me going!

At about mile 23 I found my friend Rey (my ragnar buddy as well) and we ran the end together. We were both getting pretty bad cramps, and I complained the entire way to the finish line. He had to start singing to me to keep me going! But we did it and we passed the finish line together!

My sisters, Aaron, Aim, Corb and baby Asher we at mile 26 pushing me the last little way! It was perfect! Although I was crying it was so awesome to finally have Katie as a spectator!

And.... right at the finish line was my coach: JESSIE! (And Curtis!)

Rey and I, with crazy yummy bagels.

My sissies. They wouldn't touch me, I guess I smelled bad or something....

This little boy would! Love you Dahl!

I seriously have the best family and friends! Corb even brought his super fancy lens and took awesome pictures!

My coach! She is the best! And she was so concerned about me! She will train me for all of my marathons!

To my surprise my brother in law and sister in law came!

Thanks Tanner and Heather! Love you two!

After we all headed to mellow mushroom to meet my mom for pizza. Because after running 26.2 miles, a pizza was in store. And a bathroom!

Thanks to all my fans.... I just love you all to pieces and each of you made that day so special to me!

In other news:
This little boy got braces (again)! He looks even YOUNGER now! He only did it cuz I wanted him to. He will thank me one day.

My mommy had a half day Wed (Jan 25). We went to lunch at Pei Wei, ironed, chatted, shopped at Hallmark, Cooked dinner and got a fro yo. All things this little lady loves.

Stay tuned:
Aaron's getting ready for war.....

It's a shootout with the Palmer clan!!!!!!!!!