Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Starting Line
This is a photo taken of the start line at the San Diego Marathon. To put it in perspective it like the entire population of Manhattan, Ks in one place. Amazing!!
Friday, June 11, 2010
California
We flew to San Diego, CA on Thursday, June 3. The main reason for the trip was for me to complete my first marathon, but we also enjoyed a family vacation while we were there. Our days were packed full and we took over 200 pics of the trip. To keep your attention I'll just post the highlights of our trip and a few photos.
Thursday, June 3 - Happy 50th Anniversary to my in-laws and Happy 10th Anniversary to my sis-in-law and brother-in-law.
We arrived in San Diego, took a taxi to the hotel, got settled in and then took a trolley to Old Town San Diego for dinner and some shopping.
Friday, June 4 - We spent all morning and part of the afternoon at the San Diego Zoo.
That evening we met our Augusta friends (Traci & Dianne trained for the 1/2 with TNT) and had dinner at Joe's Crab Shack.
Saturday, June 5 - We went to the Rock-n-Roll Marathon Expo and then went to a beach. The first beach in the Bay was less than can be desired but the second was a real beach and was pretty awesome. The water was too chilly for swimming but Madelyn loved playing in the waves. That evening we went to the Team in Training pasta dinner. There was a crowd of people there to cheer us on, it was a pretty cool experience.
Sunday, June 6 - I met the team in the hotel lobby at 4:15am and we soon headed to the starting line of the race. With over 30,000 people running it was a pretty amazing site. The first group (corral 1) took off at 6:15am, I was in corral 23 and crossed the starting line around 6:45am. The race went well. By mile 20 I was hurting and the last 6 miles were as brutal as everyone had told me they would be. The last 4 miles were on an island and I felt like I was never going to get off the island. I did have to stop and walk a few times. It was really warm and I saw several people getting assistance from medics and an ambulance drive off with a runner inside. My finishing time was 4:49:55, 4 minutes past my goal time. But regardless it was a PR (personal record). I was so happy to see Madelyn and Ryan at miles 13 and 20 and I soon found them after I crossed the finish line. When we arrived back at the hotel Ryan walked to Wendys and got me a greasy cheeseburger and fries and we spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool. That evening we had the Team in Training Victory Celebration, but by that time just ready to be in bed and relax so we pretty much ate and left.
Before the race....
During the race my personal cheering section....GO BIG MAMA!! :)
After the race....
Monday, June 7 - We took a trolley to Old Town San Diego for breakfast and then the city bus to Sea World. I was very slow moving as my quads were killing me. We went to the killer whale show first thing and got drenched by shamu (or shampoo as Madelyn called it)...but at least we didn't get killed. We also went to a dolphin show that was pretty cool. But the seals were a favorite, especially when they were being fed.
Tuesday, June 8- We rented a car and drove to Anaheim. We were very appreciative of "Shanda" the garmin that came with the car. It was worth every cent of the $12 it cost. We went to Disneyland as did everyone else in California. Madelyn enjoyed getting autographs and pictures with some of the characters and the parade was pretty cool, but all the other was not really our thing. After a day at Disneyland we drove to LA, returned the rental car and stayed in a hotel near LA airport.
Wednesday, June 9 - Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!
We rented a car from a "Luckys" that was located in the hotel. It was a dandy 2 door Toyota Tercel that had lots of miles. But for $25 a day it was a steal. We spent a most of the day at Manhattan Beach in LA and had lunch at a cool brewery.
Thursday, June 10 - Up at 4:00am for an early morning flight home with one tired girl!
It was a great vacation but we were all so glad to be home. I think we packed too much into our 7 days. I will say that we will all miss the awesome California weather. There was no humidity, highs in the 70s or low 80s and no mosquitos.
Thursday, June 3 - Happy 50th Anniversary to my in-laws and Happy 10th Anniversary to my sis-in-law and brother-in-law.
We arrived in San Diego, took a taxi to the hotel, got settled in and then took a trolley to Old Town San Diego for dinner and some shopping.
Friday, June 4 - We spent all morning and part of the afternoon at the San Diego Zoo.
That evening we met our Augusta friends (Traci & Dianne trained for the 1/2 with TNT) and had dinner at Joe's Crab Shack.
Saturday, June 5 - We went to the Rock-n-Roll Marathon Expo and then went to a beach. The first beach in the Bay was less than can be desired but the second was a real beach and was pretty awesome. The water was too chilly for swimming but Madelyn loved playing in the waves. That evening we went to the Team in Training pasta dinner. There was a crowd of people there to cheer us on, it was a pretty cool experience.
Sunday, June 6 - I met the team in the hotel lobby at 4:15am and we soon headed to the starting line of the race. With over 30,000 people running it was a pretty amazing site. The first group (corral 1) took off at 6:15am, I was in corral 23 and crossed the starting line around 6:45am. The race went well. By mile 20 I was hurting and the last 6 miles were as brutal as everyone had told me they would be. The last 4 miles were on an island and I felt like I was never going to get off the island. I did have to stop and walk a few times. It was really warm and I saw several people getting assistance from medics and an ambulance drive off with a runner inside. My finishing time was 4:49:55, 4 minutes past my goal time. But regardless it was a PR (personal record). I was so happy to see Madelyn and Ryan at miles 13 and 20 and I soon found them after I crossed the finish line. When we arrived back at the hotel Ryan walked to Wendys and got me a greasy cheeseburger and fries and we spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool. That evening we had the Team in Training Victory Celebration, but by that time just ready to be in bed and relax so we pretty much ate and left.
Before the race....
During the race my personal cheering section....GO BIG MAMA!! :)
After the race....
Monday, June 7 - We took a trolley to Old Town San Diego for breakfast and then the city bus to Sea World. I was very slow moving as my quads were killing me. We went to the killer whale show first thing and got drenched by shamu (or shampoo as Madelyn called it)...but at least we didn't get killed. We also went to a dolphin show that was pretty cool. But the seals were a favorite, especially when they were being fed.
Tuesday, June 8- We rented a car and drove to Anaheim. We were very appreciative of "Shanda" the garmin that came with the car. It was worth every cent of the $12 it cost. We went to Disneyland as did everyone else in California. Madelyn enjoyed getting autographs and pictures with some of the characters and the parade was pretty cool, but all the other was not really our thing. After a day at Disneyland we drove to LA, returned the rental car and stayed in a hotel near LA airport.
Wednesday, June 9 - Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!
We rented a car from a "Luckys" that was located in the hotel. It was a dandy 2 door Toyota Tercel that had lots of miles. But for $25 a day it was a steal. We spent a most of the day at Manhattan Beach in LA and had lunch at a cool brewery.
Thursday, June 10 - Up at 4:00am for an early morning flight home with one tired girl!
It was a great vacation but we were all so glad to be home. I think we packed too much into our 7 days. I will say that we will all miss the awesome California weather. There was no humidity, highs in the 70s or low 80s and no mosquitos.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Word Wednesday
Sorry for the lack of posts lately. Summer is always a busy,fun time around here and I just don't want to take the time to sit down in front of the computer. I've been busy with Madelyn's three (yes 3!!) birthday celebrations, training for the marathon, work, Madelyn's softball practice, boating, and packing for California!! We leave tomorrow morning and I'm pretty sure I packed enough to stay for an entire month. One never knows, maybe we will love California so much that we won't return. I'm sure there are kids that need taught and disabled adults that need support in California too. :)
I'm sure I'll have a story to tell after we return, hopefully it will be that I finished the marathon standing up with a smile on my face.
I'm sure I'll have a story to tell after we return, hopefully it will be that I finished the marathon standing up with a smile on my face.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Almost Wordless Wednesday
I can't wait to take our boat out this weekend. Madelyn is stoked about getting back on the tube this year. I keep telling her that the water will be much too cold this weekend, but she is tougher than me so I imagine she will be on the tube regardless.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Count Down to San Diego Marathon
It's official..... I have a race number and corral number (I guess runners are treated like cattle in a marathon!). My race number is 23458 and my corral number is 23.
In less than 3 weeks I will be completing my first full marathon. I am anxious, excited and nervous, but mostly I'm ready for race day to be here. I feel like I've put in the time and miles and it is time to Get R' Done! I will run 20 miles this Saturday and then it will be the downhill slide to race day. I am so happy that Ryan encouraged me to sign up for the full marathon rather than the 1/2 marathon. Running a full has been on my bucket list and I will be so proud when I can mark it off my list.
However, my body is tired and needs a break from training. I'm looking forward to the day that I can just go out for a 5 mile run because I want to not because it is on my training schedule.
If anyone is interested I can give you a link when it is closer to race day and you can track my progress that day. Kind of a nifty thing.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Hillbilly Girl Living in a Hillybilly World
After a torrential down pour the first thing Madelyn wants to do is play in flooded ditch.
We sold the go-kart from Santa because Madelyn wasn't thrilled about driving it after a she crashed into a tree. It was replaced with a very used 4 wheeler that she loves.
We sold the go-kart from Santa because Madelyn wasn't thrilled about driving it after a she crashed into a tree. It was replaced with a very used 4 wheeler that she loves.
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