Saturday, November 21, 2009

Ready To Run!

Ft. Lauderdale Half Marathon:
Kim, Leah, Kelsie, Angie, and I had a blast last weekend running the half. We decided a few months ago to do it. I was sad I couldn't go run the San Fran Nike half with my girls who were sprend out across the country so I did some research and found one twenty minutes away! It was such an amazing run. The course was beautiful along the beach, what better company could I have asked for. This is one I would love to do every year.
We had a pre-run dinner with our families so we could actually wear our shirts. Dorky I know, it was my idea so don't make to much fun of us.

What a good fan club we have. This was the first time I have ran a race since I had Koa. It is great to get to see my two boys after running. Jimmie is honestly the best supporter ever. He comes to everything. I have to brag a little about him. He use to buy me a new running outfit before each race. Well those days are gone because our jobs are gone. Ha ha but he did buy me a new tank top and sweat bands. He wore one and I wore one, our little thing he started back when I played soccer in college. He is such a creative husband. I could not ask for better.



Honestly, who would not want to live in driving distant from here. This was my first time to the beaches at FT. Lauderdale. I loved it, my brother Rob also served his mission here. Fun facts:)

Thanks girls for helping me run, it would not be fun to do without you. The Aventura loop knows us all pretty well. Now that running is in our blood, we've decided to do another half and maybe just maybe if I can make myself do another whole, I will welcome the 26.1 miles. YEEK What do you think Juli? Should I wait til the twins are born so you can join us? Anyone else want to join?

10 comments:

Justin + kelly said...

You rock! That is so awesome!

The Goldbergs said...

I am sooo happy we did the half together Coly. You are such an awesome friend and running companion:) love u girl!!!!

The Hammonds said...

That's awesome COLE!! Good work! I am super happy for you. PS... I can think of a couple other girls who would be better to run with :)hahaha... Just kidding.

Kera said...

I'm with you K-RAE. No offense Coly, but I know you miss your soccer girls!!!!
Great job. can I please live there. Looks so fun.

Nield Family said...

Seriously I miss running with you so dang bad! All those pictures made me a little anxious! I'm so proud of you!!!

Alyssa/Jo said...

Nice work you running machine!! Count me out on the full marathon. I just ran my first half and didn't like how finishing it meant I would only be half way in the marathon...how depressing! I will join you on the loop or any half marathon though.

Way to be a great supporter Jimmie!

Bobbi Simkins said...

good job! i need to do another half sometime too! its too cold to train here right now though! i will have to wait until late spring now :( there is snow on the ground and i just don't do well with cold :) im sure it is perfect running weather there!

The McEwen's said...

You're amazing, I was just complaining about running 5K's! Maybe I'll attempt to be as good as you someday...maybe!

The McEwen's said...

Hey! My friend served her mission where you ran...in Ft. Lauderdale. I am so glad I am doing my student teaching too! I actually just finished and am doing a long-term sub position thru January. It's been a long journey, but I am glad that I'm done! I might take you up on that offer to come visit you and run a half!

Wendy said...

good work coly. when are we going to run a full together?