Saturday, April 18, 2009

The day I conquered the world...or just the Salt Lake 1/2 Marathon. I get confused sometimes.

This morning I pounded the streets of Salt Lake City with Lisa as we ran the Salt Lake 1/2 Marathon. Jessica played paparazzi and did a fantastic job. She deserves an Oscar or whatever one of those big awards are (can you tell I don't follow celebrities or their awards?). She bounced around the race taking all kinds of photos.
On Foothill Drive about 1.5 miles into the race


At 1900 South & 1100 East by my work (American Lung Association in Utah). Jess overheard someone say that ALAU should be out cheering the runners on. Did they not sense my presence?

At the finish line. Despite the time in the picture, my official time was 2:11:06. My goal was 2:20:00.


Jess, Lisa and I after the race. Can you tell that I was relieved to be done, cause I was?


My sweet mother came down to the Gateway to cheer me on as I finished. Thanks, Mom! You are the sweetest mom a son could ask for.

Well there you have it. I finished without having to have the paramedics help me and Lisa somehow sucked me into running the Ragnar Relay in June. Man alive! No rest for the weary.

11 comments:

Nik "the BoyWonder" said...

you are hot!

The Harts said...

Spencer-This is Steph (Hurst) Hart. WOW I am so proud of you for doing that race. I'm prego right now but hope to one day become a runner. Great Job!!!

lwestern said...

You did a great job! I was so happy to see you and Lisa. I am totally excited you are on our RAGNAR team! You will rock!

kate. said...

You did awesome!

Megan D. said...

Wow Spencer! That's awesome! Congratulations...I think this is the next thing on my list of stuff to try. I'll have to get a few pointers from ya. Good luck in June!

shannon said...

Kudos, Spence! That first pic of you at 1.5 miles is about where I would've clocked out. I'm tres impressed - with your running AND with Jess's pictures.

Kristine and Ryan said...

Yay! I'm glad it went well. I was thinking about you guys yesterday. What a perfect day for a run!

Lena said...

Yay! That is so cool that you guys did that! I am so not a runner. But the marathon did make our trip to the temple that morning a very interesting one!

Coco said...

Spencie - you rock!

Midgi said...

That is awesome! Congrats on beating your goal!

Lisa Louise said...

yay you rock dude! Glad you got me to do it too!