Well, with the Top of Utah marathon over, it really feels like summer is over too. I spent so much time running this summer, that the kids told everyone that's where I was even when I was home and out of sight! Oh, well it was worth it. I didn't do as well as I had hoped as I fell in the first mile, rolled my ankle, and wrenched my knee and then it was pretty painful to run on it. It was better after I got it taped up at the first aid sation, but it still took me an hour longer to finish the race than I had planned. My finishing time was 5 hours and 39 minutes. But at least I finished, and I am so happy about it. I am also determined to run it again, without the fall. The course is beautiful, and if I hadn't fallen, I think I would have really enjoyed it.
The kids have started school, and I have gone back to work at ISU in the writing center, and so life is getting back on a schedule. However, we are going camping one more time before leaving summer truly behind. I just hope that we don't get snow as early as we did last year, or this will be one very chilly campout!
About Me
- JodiLynn
- I love my family, am continually grateful for the gift of siblings, a loving husband, and healthy, if not normal, kids. If I could have a perfect day, it would be sunny and mild, start with a run, have an hour or two to read a book, and end with dinner with the whole family.
2 comments:
Congratulations Jodi! I'm so glad you were able to finish -- even with the bad ankle and knee. It was great meeting you. I don't think I'll do TOU next year -- I'm either going to do Teton Dam or Ogden and hopefully a couple of halves too. We'll see. I've got a great 15 miler planned for this weekend. I'm going to enjoy the shorter long runs for a while! :) I'll check in on your blog and you do the same so we can stay in touch! Have fun camping.
Two of my friends here also ran that marathon. So, I have just added you to my heros list. In fact, I put you at the top 'cause you fell and still finished the race. You are amazing!
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