Well St. George was a lot different this time compared to two years ago. Then, the weather was FREEZING and WET. This time it was record breaking heat. How would just normal be??
Anyway, I (Eric) ran the marathon on Saturday, 2 October 2010. I was hoping for a finishing time that would qualify me for entrance into the Boston Marathon. My goal was 3:35:59, but missed it by a lot. I finished at 3:57:47 (just 22 minutes off, give me a break!!). I can give a bunch of excuses for the poor finishing time, but I won't. But in case you're interested, a few of them are 1) foot surgery earlier this spring, 2) carrying around too much weight, 3) a week in Italy a week before the marathon, 4) record breaking heat during the race. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't trade the week in Italy with Marie for anything. That was a blast. But I wouldn't suggest it as a training aid.
Marie and I took Mindy, Abby, and Paige and Leslie with us to St. George. I had fun, and I think the others did too. We really didn't do much except marathon stuff. Mayby next time I can convince those who go to maybe go to Zion or see some of the other sites. St. George is a neat place.
Here are some pictures:
This is my (Eric's) foot in a sock/shoe made be Vibram. It is the new craze in running. People actually wear these to run in.
Here I am coming down the stretch, trying hard to beat this nice lady.
Crossing the line (finally!!!)
After the race, I shouldn't have sat down because at this point I didn't think I could get back up. Will someone please help that poor man??
Here is a picture of Abby, carrying Leslie, and me at the condo. I wish we would have taken a shot of the whole group, but . . .
Eric, you are an inspiration to me! Every time you tell us about your marathon I think I really want to do that and then I come back to reality and realize that probably won't happen. It's nice to dream anyway. Way to go big brother!
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