OK--so we didn't make it to Moab for the half-marathon. After a lot of consideration and thought we decided to stay home. Once we realized that it would be a 9 hour drive (one way) we began to think "is it worth it to spend 18 hours in the car for a weekend trip?" We really missed being with our family, but had our own half-marathon here in Henderson Nevada.
Micah did well for his first run that was this long. He ran his 13.1 miles Saturday morning and the girls and I cheered him on. We did spend an hour trying to find him along his running path to bring him some water because he ran his course in the opposite direction than I expected. If I would have just asked him which way he was going first it would have solved that problem. I guess we live and learn for next time. When we did spot him we ran to the side of the road to hold up signs and cheer "Go Dad Go."
Here is the finish line we held here at our home. Unfortunately I was in the car trying to turn on some fun finish line music when he came home and crashed on the grass from exhaustion. So, there are no pictures and everything didn't go as planned on my end. But he finished in great time. After a few hours he was feeling enough strength to finish painting Avery's bedroom. Micah really has enjoyed running and luckily there are always fun runs happening here in Henderson.
Micah did well for his first run that was this long. He ran his 13.1 miles Saturday morning and the girls and I cheered him on. We did spend an hour trying to find him along his running path to bring him some water because he ran his course in the opposite direction than I expected. If I would have just asked him which way he was going first it would have solved that problem. I guess we live and learn for next time. When we did spot him we ran to the side of the road to hold up signs and cheer "Go Dad Go." 
Here is the finish line we held here at our home. Unfortunately I was in the car trying to turn on some fun finish line music when he came home and crashed on the grass from exhaustion. So, there are no pictures and everything didn't go as planned on my end. But he finished in great time. After a few hours he was feeling enough strength to finish painting Avery's bedroom. Micah really has enjoyed running and luckily there are always fun runs happening here in Henderson. 
3 comments:
You guys are so cute!
There must be some "first long run" curse or something that the spouse has to miss the big finish, I know me and John both did it with Dan and Myndi's first marathons!! Great job keeping your kids involved though and glad you had a good time. Miss you guys . . .I keep meaning to call . .
Love the banner at the end! Ha ha! Glad you guys had a good time!
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