Self.Destruct.Over

26.2 Miles. It's a long way. Ever wonder how long? Drive 26 miles and imagine running that far. Yep, far. But don't forget the .2 miles. Because when you have run 26 those last two blocks suck.

Friday, we loaded up the Mazdarati and headed down to St. George. As per tradition, we ate a bunch of carbs at The Pasta Factory and then headed to the marathon expo. Where my lovely husband bought me a lovely hat. Thank you it is so pretty. You will have to take my word for it though because I failed at taking pictures this weekend. I was tired ok?

After the expo we rushed the boys off to a movie (after going to the wrong theater on the wrong side of town). Then my mom and I went and put these bad boys on the route. My mom didn't want me to see them before the race, but it was good I did so that I could make sure Jonas saw them. Hilarious. Thanks mom and larry for the support along the way.

Finally, we tried to go to bed early that night. Neither of us slept a wink of course. Except for the short nightmare I had that I got on the bus with a camera bag and no GU. Yikes.

Up at 3 AM to get ready! We got to the bus by 4 AM to be entered to win prizes...which for some reason we weren't included in the drawing. Stupid.
One of the best parts of the race is the beginning. At the top of the route there are tons of bonfires, hot chocolate, people, and a huge row of porta potties. Who knew porta potties were fun?

2 1/2 hours later...we were off. Along with 6,000 other people.
Don't mind my creepy leg in this picture, but I thought it was funny. It could be interpreted a few different ways...I think it looks like Jonas is checking someone out and I am saying "stop it and run dude." (fyi that is bengay on my knees)
We made it! Remember my hurt knee? Well it hurt. Bad. The whole time. But I am way to stubborn to let it stop me. We ended in 4:04:41. A really good time since I had an inury and it was Jonas's first marathon! I was so proud of him. He says he won't ever do it again but we shall see. It is quite addicting.
After the race we lounged by the pool all day before going to eat some yummy food. And the awesome ice cream cone. Yay for sugar! Thanks mom :)

THANK YOU - mom & larry for supporting us - larry for being our pool boy and fetching everything we need from up/downstairs - connor and nicole for providing us a house to stay in that we aren't worthy of - mother nature for not raining - JONAS for keeping me going when my knee was saying biotch stop running.

Even though I can barely walk, I am already thinking about the next one. I mean, if I can run a 4:04 when I can barely walk...

Am I crazy?

Yep.