My wife did not want to write this so I am doing it for her. She ran the first mile in 7:20. At 1/2 mile I asked her how she was doing and she seemed very out of breath so we slowed down considerably. After the race she told me when I asked her how she was doing she said she was crying. Biy did I feel bad. She said she was just scared, and she is at all of her races. She was very happy at the finish. The hills were strong and steady. She hit her Ventilator Threshold on the hills but stayed nice and relaxed. Hit it hard on the last 4 blocks. At this time Michele had some peanut butter coming up. She didnn't actually throw up. With 5 blocks left she turned it up and sprinted. I could hardly keep up. SHe was awsome.

Not cry and not eat Peanut butter.

Walked around and founc her Brother and sister inlaw, and some other friends. We got interviewed by KBCO, a local radio station. Of course I talked about the race and my wife kept yeeling that we did the race for free beer. We did get several free Killians. I think she had fun.


Her breakfast.


It was hard to find the packet pick up.
I would have to say that I am very proud of my wife. She performed well beyond her expectations. I knew she could do it, she has trained very hard and has followed her plan.. Way to go SHEL!