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Rockin' the Rock

Sunday, December 5th was the big day. I actually completed the greater portion of a new year's goal by running the Dallas White Rock Half Marathon. My goal for 2010 was to run 3 half marathons, and to run on in 2 hrs or under. I did not quite complete my goal. I had a PR of 2:02:18 for the race. I was on track for under two for the first 7 miles. I ran them in 56 minutes but my lack of training started showing up after mile 7 when I got a cramp in my thigh and couldn't get it to go away until after mile 9. It was awful but I pushed through and finished the race. Aaron is a stud. He PR'd as well for his marathon. His time was 3:27:15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our wonderful friends, the Hortons, from church let Maddy hang out with their family for most of the day so that Aaron and I could both run. A big thanks to them. Thanks to everyone who ran for Maddy and to TSRHC! Itwas a great day and I can't wait to do it again next year!

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the libbys said…
so i went back and checked my official time and it was over 3 hours. like, 3 hours and 10 minutes. yes. i ran a half just a little quicker than aaron ran a FULL!!! ARGH! haha guess i need to sign up for another one so i can get faster! congrats! you guys did awesome!!!
December 7, 2010 at 8:34 PM
bee said…
When you are Running for Maddy, anything is possible. Way to go guys!!!!
December 8, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Anonymous said…
Way to go guys! Great times!
brittany
December 8, 2010 at 11:12 PM
Jessica said…
Nice running!! I wish I could have come and been part of the relay. Hope you are loving being done with school!!!!
December 16, 2010 at 8:59 PM
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