Recap of 2012: Pittsburgh Marathon

In May 2012, we ran our first full marathon!  We chose the Pittsburgh Marathon because the date fit perfectly with our training schedule, we thought it would perfect weather, and we had never been there before.  We drove up a few days before the race to visit and explore.

 

One of many views of this great city.

The were several signs and posters aleady set up around town.  We were pretty much on a 72 hr adrenaline rush!

 

At the Health and Fitness Expo.  A lot of fun, but beware.. you'll leave thinking you've used the wrong lotion, detergent, socks, snacks, and anything else you needed during training.

 

The night before we had a pre-race pasta dinner.  Ironically, a few of my coworkers were running the race as well- no one planned it!  Barb and Jay invited over to meet their family for dinner and then we left for a Pittsburgh Pirates game.  We wanted to keep busy to stave off any nerves.

 

Pre-race.  We look so rested, hydrated, awake, alive, and excited.  Our smallgroup was AWESOME.  They packed us snacks, bible verses for encouragement, and lots of useful items!  Thanks guys!

 

Post-race.  Pale, tired, dehydrated, weak, hurting, but so full in our heart of hearts!

 

We spent the rest of the day eating room service, taking ice baths, and trying not to move for fear of cramping!

I'm so proud of us.  I hope we do it again.  It was a lot of time, energy, blood, sweat, tears, and one visit to the Wesley Long ER in the making.  I couldn't have done it without Jon.