This weekend I ran the SLC marathon in hopes of qualifying for the Boston marathon. I ran the race with two of my best buddies Maika and Carrie. The race was incredibly hard to say the least. We ran directly into a stong headwind for the first 13 miles. Normally at 13 miles, we feel fine. This time, I felt like I was at mile 23. I knew it was going to be a long one.
Maika and I have been good friends ever since college track days. We were roomies and ran together on the track team. We have stayed great friends and get together whenever possible. She is the kind of friend that remembers my anniversary when I forget it...
This is Carrie aka Care Bear. She is one toughy. We did our training runs together and had some good times. On our 20 miler we ran down the canyon at 5:30 a.m. only to be greeted by a moose standing right next to Carrie. I saw some eyes glowing and turned my headlamp to a giant bull moose about 2 feet away...
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I'm sooooo happy for you Hol! You are the most dedicated and tough person I know. Seriously. I really think marathons are like childbirth... it's so easy to forget how awful it really is so we keep doing it! Go Boston '09!
WOW!! Congrats! That is so exciting! i ran a few miles with my sister a few years ago and tried to do it again this year but I gave blood the day before and I could only do 3 miles. I can't even imagine doing all 26. Congrats on the BM!!
You are seriously just amazing. I am so impressed. If you do decide to go to St. George, let me know. We can come up from Vegas to see you!
Are you kidding me? What a woman. My limit is 3 miles--wimpy! I can't even imagine running for 3 1/2 hours. I can't go that long without a coke! You are awesome, keep it up.
Holy cow! You go girl. I always knew you would be better at running than me. Congratulations! I was the gal you passed eating a cupcake on the sidelines.
Wow Holly, you look really good in these pictures! I guess you would have to running like that every day! You are so awesome and I am so proud of you for making the Boston cut. I always have to brag about you to whoever I can whenever running comes up! I am excited to see you guys this weekend!
Wow, you are amazing. Didn't you used to hate long distances? I was going to sign up for the bike tour at the marathon. I can bike 26 miles but run... no way. Good job.
YAY! I just realized that you guys have a blog. I saw a comment you made on Lisa's blog, really how many Haguewoods are there :)? I'm so excited to know so we can see what you are up to.
You are so incredible! Congrats on the qualification, and you better let us know when you come down to St. George in October :)
Our blog is private, I would have sent you an invite sooner but I didn't have your email...anyways send me an email so I can send you an invite perk0720@gmail.com
Way to go Holly! You are awesome and I can't wait to hear how Boston goes:) Good for you!
Wow Holly...I can barely run up my stairs! Congratulations! I am so happy you found me. You have such a cute family and it's nice to know what's happening in your life.
holly-you are amazing....congrats!
You are AMAZING!
Yeah, I wish I could run. You are amazing! You are still buff as ever! -Natalie
Awesome! Congradulations! I am so happy for you. How is Maika doing, will you tell her hi from me? That is such an accomplishment. I ran the Boston Marathon back in 2003...its a tough one, but so fun--seriously if a marathon could be fun this is it. There are tons of people cheering the ENTIRE way and music playing every five or so miles. You'll love it. And Boston is awesome, (we were there for Zac's dental school so Im partial)
Go Red Sox!
Congratulations Girl!
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