Top of Utah

September 18, 2010

Steve has decided to make the Top of Utah Marathon an annual event.  This is a beautiful marathon in the mountains of Logan Utah.  He ran his very first marathon three years ago and about died in the process.  He has learned so much since then, on how to train and prepare for that extremely long run.  I have been so impressed by his hard work and dedication to this new found hobby.

 I usually enjoy going along with him so that I can cheer him on along the way.  This year I was not able to attend because of my foot surgery.  With the drugs I was on and the huge surgical boot on my leg, it would not be a SAFE thing for me to get behind the wheel of a car!!!  It seemed wierd to send him off on his own.  I didn't want him to meet up with "NORA" on his own!  That got a little scary on his first marathon.  LOL  (private joke)

 His goal has been to finish the race in a faster time than the previous marathon.  He succeeded nicely!  I remember his first race was PAINFULLY long!  Six hours and six minutes.  OUCH!!!!!  He was cramped up and in some serious pain.  This time he ran with a groin pull and yet that didn't stop him.  He finished in four hours and forty five minutes.  His goal was under a four hour marathon but I was so proud that he was able to complete it with the pain he was running with.  So awesome Howie!!!  Next year he will be under four!!!!!

I love you Howie.  You have a lot to be proud of! 

26.2 MILES!

You did it once again!