A year ago I didn't run AT ALL, today I am hopped up on Ibuprofen from running my second half marathon! The Utah Valley Half last weekend was big fun...if you don't count the freaking early hour or the cold drizzle in Provo Canyon in June!
My husband wanted me to break two hours and I wanted to break his arm the first mile when he took off trying to get in front of the pack. We eventually settled in to a pretty good pace, although mile 13 did me in. We had to go over an overpass right before the Provo Towne Center and I'll admit, I cried a little. Of course, I did it quietly while listening to Britney Spears sing "Stronger" in my ear. I kept turning up the volume hoping to drown out my pain.
Finally past the finish line and not only did I break that two hour barrier, but I came in 49th out of all the women! I don't care if there were only 50 - I did it! Another check on my bucket list and another Ibuprofen down the hatch.
