2010 Dallas White Rock Half Marathon

The button we wore in honor of Natalie; Thanks Cassie and Crystal

My Running Buddies (We are missing a few girls)

My sweet husband who ran a half block with me and cheered me on

I did not get to show off my iron-on shirt, because it was too cold...guess I will save it for next year

My motivation to keep running

I wanted to thank everyone for you support during my training and for the prayers the morning of the race. The Half Marathon was so much fun! I know 13.1 miles, fun, but seriously it was the most amazing experience.

That morning it was super cold outside. The temperature was 38 degrees, but felt like 31. I was pretty far back in the corrals, so I did not start until almost an hour after the gun went off. As I start running, my toes were completely frozen. I was not sure if I could run all 13.1, but about mile 4 my toes thawed out and I felt great!

I finished in 2 hours and 12.07 minutes! I was really glad with my time, especially since it was my first half marathon.

Thank you to all my family and friends who put on their running shoes and ran with my in honor of Natalie. It meant so much to me and I do not know if I could have done it without you.