Jul 14, 2012

BOO-YAH

Well I did it and not being cocky but I totally rocked it too. I don't think I can put into words the feelings I felt as I crossed the finish line with not only a time of 1:59:12 (my goal was to do it in under 2 hours and 15 minutes), but I also got 2nd place in the womens open, that is any girl under the age of 35 and if you don't believe me which I don't even think I believe it yet I totally have a metal to prove it. Besides getting married, and having a baby this definitely goes down in history books as the most amazing thing I have ever done. I want to take a quick moment and do a shout out to all those that helped motivate me and get to this day.

#1. my hubby for all the support and help
#2 Macie, I do this for you little girl to be a good example and hope you have the same desires as me
#3 My two amazing friends Royall and Kristi who have trained and felt the pain and joy from running a half marathon
#4 my mother you are amazing for motivating yourself to get healthy at the age of 60 and our such a good example to all of our family.
#5 my father and brother in law (ryan hall) these two men are the most athletic people I know and if I can impress them with doing a half marathon then I am one happy girl
and #6 anybody else that has ever run one of these, it is a lot of work and effort and discipline but so worth it when you cross the finish line.

getting ready

Mark thought this pic would be cool, he said you look like a giant Kalinda

my motivation to be healthy and fit

ready to go

this is just the beginning girl that smile won't last

waiting for Mommy

almost done

finished

metal for finishing and flowers from my hubby, what a sweetheart

on the podium yes that is right a podium excepting my 2nd place metal

the ride home with my main man

my 2nd place metal.

4 comments:

  1. You look smokin'! Seriously. And second place on a podium with flowers and a medal! That is brilliant. I want to see that medal framed in your new place!

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  2. Congrats!!! That is so awesome!!! Way to go!

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  3. Congratulations Kalinda!!! I wish I saw that before we came to your house. You are AMAZING!!!

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  4. So excited for you and sad that I wasn't able to be there to cheer you across the finish line and bask in the glory of your accomplishment!! Can't wait until next year when we can run one together (you'll totally kick my butt...but we can run in the same race!)

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