Well.... I survived!!!

Derek and I both ran the Kansas City Half Marathon Saturday the 18th and got two good times! My goal was to come in under 2 hrs 45 min and I finished in 2 hrs 29 min! Derek's goal was 2 hrs and he finished in 1 hr 58 min! I ran for 13 MILES STRAIGHT with not a single stop or walk!! First time in my entire life! Having both families there to support us meant a lot and helped us finish strong! I feel so proud to have achieved this, especially with the number of hills in the course! I will say though.... the last 2 miles were complete "mind over body". I had to pretty much yell at myself to keep moving and to not fall over! The crowds at the end helped you forget the pain and finish strong.... as well as remembering that I gave up Starbucks this week and can't WAIT to go snuggle up with one.

Derek and I both crossed off "complete a marathon before we die" from our bucket list though! This was plenty long enough..... and the fact that our bodies were shutting down at mile 12 meant that they agreed as well.