On the 2nd worst day in St. George Marathon history...the first marathon rain day in 25 years...and 10 mph head winds and 54 degrees...Shauna and I completed the St. George Marathon. For me, it was my 6th and Shauna's first. Dad and Daren (Shauna's husband) were with us along with my Uncle Michael and Aunt Sandy (who hosted Dad and I).For me, it was near perfect running weather. I like a light rain. I could have done without the wind and a little edge off the amount of rain would have been perfect. All said and done I was very happy and was able, after 6 years and 5 other attempts, finally able to achieve my goal of a SUB 4 hour marathon. My official time was 3 hours 54 minutes and 41 seconds.
I'm so blessed and grateful for the strength afforded me from Heavenly Father to accomplish this goal. I was also so grateful to have shared the day with Shauna and family. I missed having Amy and the kids with me! They signed my hat that I wore and I felt like they were with me every step of the way! I ran this year for St. Jude's Children's research hospital and raised over $4000. I've been told that this amount covers a signficant portion of a cancer treatment visit for a young patient. I know this service gave me an extra lift in my step!
6 comments:
Loved the pictures and we are so proud of you! Can't wait until you get home tommorrow...
Thanks for the pictures! Congrats on your time, and to both of you for a great job in those conditions!!
Way to go!!! You guys ROCK!
Ohhh -- I was waiting for pictures! Congratulations - that time is awesome.
Holy Cow! I can't believe the rain!! AAGH!! Congrats to finishing despite the conditions and accomplishing your goals!! What examples you are to the rest of us!! You guys rocked St. George!!
whooo hoooo!!! Awesome pics! Congrats!! :)
Go Jeff! That is incredible. I remember you telling me of your goal last fall. Way to go. I am glad that you reached your goal! Stephanie ran the St. George too. I should have told you before so you could have looked for.
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