Our First Full Marathon: A Cautionary Tale

I would love to tell you that running our first full marathon was easy.  I would love to say that when we reached mile 25 we knew we were going to finish.  I would even love to say the weather was perfect.  But, I can’t say any of that.  What I can say is thatContinue reading “Our First Full Marathon: A Cautionary Tale”

Running On Empty Documentary Premiere

I finally finished my documentary about running our first 1/2 marathon.  Please sit back and enjoy.  I hope it serves as inspiration to anyone who is thinking about doing something they believe is impossible. 

Coming Down…Post 1/2 Marathon

It has been five days since we finished our first half marathon, but it still feels like it was yesterday.  I can still hear the crowds cheering and the bands playing.  I can close my eyes and see the finish line.  Every feeling that encompassed me in the moment I crossed the line is stillContinue reading “Coming Down…Post 1/2 Marathon”

First 1/2 Marathon Experience

In the blink of an eye it was all over.  Well, not really.  It was more like in 13.1 miles it was over, but it was such a wonderful experience.  To put it into words will never give it the full justification that running your first ½ marathon deserves.  I have written and re-written thisContinue reading “First 1/2 Marathon Experience”