I finished!

May 20, 2007 by Devona | 10 comments

But I didn’t just finish, I finished in 2 hours, 7 minutes and 43 seconds. I was hoping to finish in 2:20. I am so competitive, which isn’t good when Rob and I are playing cards, but is very good when trying to run a long distance.

The weather was great, about 63 degrees and overcast, which is perfect for running. I was pushing it hard at the end, and right when I thought that I was overdoing it and might not make the end, right after the 11 mile marker, I saw my family at the side-line cheering for me! I ducked through the crowd and kissed Olivia on the head and that was the boost I needed to make it to finish strong.

I was so overextended at the finish-line that I was weaving around, and kind of dizzy. I probably looked drunk. But I drank some Powerade, and ate some pineapple and a Popsicle and I felt much better except for the extreme soreness.

But that’s that. It’s done and I did great. I feel great. My family is already encouraging me to run in the Akron Marathon at the end of the summer…

  1. kristen’s avatar

    kristen on May 20, 2007 at 2:17 pm

    Yay! Congratulations!

  2. Dan at Necessary Roughness’s avatar

    Dan at Necessary Roughness on May 20, 2007 at 2:42 pm

    Impressive. I can already hear my knees groaning at such a prospect. I’ll stay with the elliptical. :)

    Congrats!

  3. Jeannette’s avatar

    Jeannette on May 20, 2007 at 9:04 pm

    HOORAY!!!
    Good job and congratulations.
    I must say I’ve been super impressed at this endeavor of yours. You’re actually inspiring to CONSIDER running again. Hmm…

  4. Devona’s avatar

    Devona on May 20, 2007 at 10:02 pm

    :) Thanks for all the congrats everyone. I am soooo tired tonight. And Dan must be prophetic, because my knee is KILLING me. But as the day goes on, I am feeling more and more inclined to sign up for the Akron Half, too…

  5. Mary’s avatar

    Mary on May 21, 2007 at 7:47 am

    Devona,

    You were awesome! I had so much fun watching you and just being at the race. What a great role model you are for your girls! The finish line pic is great, too.

    Mary

  6. Elle’s avatar

    Elle on May 21, 2007 at 5:50 pm

    Congrats! You are certainly inspiring!

  7. POPPA NEENA BRIAN’s avatar

    POPPA NEENA BRIAN on May 24, 2007 at 7:22 pm

    BRIAN AND POPPA ARE LOOKING AT THE FINISH LINE PIC..NICE JOB ..KINDA WOOZY AT THE FINISH LINE IS FAMILIAR AS 25YRS AGO I WAS ASKED IF I WAS OK SINCE PASSING OUT WAS A REAL CONSIDERATION..2 HRS AND 7 MINUTES SOUNDS REALLY FAST..WE’RE ALL VERY PROUD OF YOU..NEENA ALSO

  8. Devona’s avatar

    Devona on May 24, 2007 at 10:06 pm

    Hi Poppa! I see you figured out how to leave comments. ;)

    I hope everyone is doing well down there. I look forward to hearing from you guys soon. I love you.