Monday, April 20, 2009

salt lake marathon and a new goal


I don't have pictures of me in the marathon because well, I was running (or just trying to finish rather), but I wanted to say that I had a great time running the 1/2 Marathon on Saturday in Salt Lake. This is only my second race. Last year I did one in China. But I learned something, I love to race! So remember how sometimes I get crazy ideas? Well, at about mile 8.5 I was thinking of some goals that I wanted to set. I got what they call, "runners high" and found myself just running freely and happily (it lasted til about mile 11 where I started slowing down and hitting my "wall", but anyways...my thoughts turned to doing more racing. I am still kind of young, pretty healthy and I felt strong. So, I have set a new goal to run a marathon in all fifty states! I am excited about it for a couple of reasons. 1. Because I love to travel and would like to see parts of the country that I haven't been to, and 2. Because it keeps me motivated and I have no excuse not to stay fit.

So, that's it! All I need now is some friends to join me in the journey, was getting pretty bored running by myself on Saturday. Hint Hint. Wink. Wink.

5 comments:

jacey said...

I'll let you know about the one in Wisconsin.

Julie said...

YEAH! We had so much fun with you this past Thursday - can't wait for playgroup to start!

Becky Henson said...

What a great idea, Holls! You're so amazing and ambitious. Wish we could've been there to support you.

Sidse Kamille said...

way to go with the marathon, I did two last year and definately have plans for more! we should travel somewhere and run one together.
hope things are good with you,
hugs from here,
s =)

Morrena Harris said...

Holly, Great job on the blog-but that picture of you(the black and white one)is stunning, I want a copy of that one. Good luck with all the running, take care of your kneeds and feet. Love MOM