(Brooke's picture was in the newspaper! She is getting her medal from Miss Utah Valley.)Last Saturday was a big day for Brooke. She ran in her first marathon (26.2 miles) and took 2nd place in her age division of 19-24! Her running time was 4:14:37. The race started at Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon and ended out by the Provo airport. She ran the entire way without walking once!
While she was training, she claimed that this would be her only marathon, that she just wanted to do ONE to prove to herself that she could do it. About ten minutes after she crossed the finish line, exhaused and sore, I said to her (sarcastically), "So Brooke, when are you going to run your next marathon?" She hesitated for a second, then said, "Probably not for a little while." Ha! I think she's been bitten by the "marathon bug"! She did fantastic and we are SO proud of her!
We met up with her at about mile 23. We would drive the car a bit ahead of her, then jump out to get some pictures. John joined her for a couple of miles near the end.
(Why is that all underlined?! It won't let me change it - HELP!)
Here is a 4 minute sample of our day...
(The first part is kind of dumb - just me talking as we are waiting for Brooke at the half way point. Apparently we missed her by 3 minutes. We realized this after sitting there on a bench coated with ice for 40 minutes. Luckily we finally caught up with her! I think the video will be worth your time :) You may even feel like you're watching the Olympics!
Well, actually, maybe not...)
11 comments:
Way to go Brooke! If I liked running a little maybe I'd try to run a marathon - NOT! John and Maryanne I'm sure you're so proud!
Bekki
Thanks Mom! (And Haylie... I'm assuming she did the editing on the video, right!?)
What an amazing experience that was to train for three months and then finally get to run the marathon. Crossing that finish line was like nothing else. I can't believe it's already over... Until next time!
Ok, why am I bawling!? I was bawling as the video showed her by the cones right before the finish line! That is inspiring Brooke, I am so proud of you. I am so impressed with your determination, will power and stick to it attitude. I am sure you feel so empowered, you should after accomplishing that. Keep it up girl!
Brooke your AMAZING! Ok, so I feel really foolish bawling while sitting at my computer but I really felt you and your Mom's emotions.
That was truly amazing!!!
Ah, there is nothing like a first marathon...and I have cried many times at the end! OK, so I cried at the end of this one,too. I am so proud of you Brooke! I knew you'd get the bug...don't you dare send back the fuel belt! Next year, St. George?
Wow, that is awesome! Nice job with the added music. I'm feeling very olympic right now. Maybe I'll go running. (probably not)
That is awesome! What an accomplishment. That video was so neat and I loved the end. I could tell how proud you both were.
That's awesome! Congrats on finishing 2nd place in your age division, Brooke!
Oh my goodness, I started bawling when I saw John running along with Brooke, then of course, crying when she and you were hugging. It was so sweet. Way to go, Brooke. I loved your video!!!
Brooke, I can't believe you finished 2nd in your age division!! What a huge accomplishment. It was good running into you guys the other day. You've inspired me to run more, although if I'm being honest, I'll probably give it up again in two week.
Congrats, Brooke! I am totally in awe of anyone who can run a marathon. And to place in your age division...wow! You have inspired me to maybe try breaking my four mile max. Maybe. :)
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