And no, I'm not referring to the out-dated, yet awesome, dance move I still can't do. I'm talking about my husband and his first ever half-marathon. Wahoo!
He woke up "bright" and early at 4:00am this morning and met his two little sisters on the way to the top of the course. They waited almost 2 hours for the race "organizers" (I use the term loosely) to start the race. At 7:00am, about 1 hour later than scheduled, the race was on. Ian went into it hoping to complete the 13.1 miles in less than 2 hours. He met his goal by finishing at 1hr 54min. That's about 8.5 minutes per mile...awesome!
Way to go, Ian. We are SO proud of you. And I'm so glad I made it in time to see you cross that finish line. You rock! We also need to give a shout out to Becca and Tizzy who finished the race only minutes after their older brother. You girls did great. Anytime you three want to run a race, let me know...I'll be there at the finish line with a camera and my diet coke. :)
(And yes, he really does look this nonchalant right after finishing a 1/2 marathon. Something in the Jones blood, I guess. Members of my family would all be red-faced and panting...regardless of the shape we might be in. We don't run. I leave that up to Ian.)
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Way to go, Ian! It's such a great feeling of accomplishment. How 'bout signing up for next year's race here in Seattle?
good job Ian! that is an awesome time!
Congratulations! I am impressed - and really, that's not fair that you aren't even flushed when you're done! What a great accomplishment!
Let's make a pact to only run when we are being chased!
Way to be a runner! I had myself half convinced that maybe I could pick up running. I didn't make it very far. And I am extremely sore today. (I keep hearing snickers behind my back from my oh so subtle husband when I 'walk' across the room. He seems to find enjoyment in my pain.)
Nice Ian--- watch out it's addicting!! Congrats on a great accomplishment!!
Huge accomplishment! If you never need a partner at the finish, Amy, I am so there with a diet coke to support you!
Agreed: only run when being chased, otherwise stand inert with Diet Coke. :)
woo hoo ian! Laughing too hard at Kristin's comment.
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