The Big Run
Okay, so we didn't exactly "run" the whole time, and we didn't "win" any medals (the one in the picture is just a borrowed prop), but we finished, and that's all that really matters, right? Right? And we did it in only — minutes. (I did that on purpose, so you can fill in the blanks yourself-20 minutes? 30 minutes? 40 minutes?)
Hey, we're lucky we survived. Talia's asthma kicked in, I got dirt under my contact, and toward the end, Talia tried to drink water through her nostrils. So at one point I was running blindly down the street, tears streaming out of my left eye, just doing my best to follow the sound of Talia gargling water through her nose. I thought, "Man, I'm going to run straight into a busy intersection and get hit by a car, and Talia is going to drown right next to me." But no matter what, we managed to run like champs when we saw the cameras.
This little girl was our nemesis throughout the race. As soon as we would pass her, she would shoot ahead out of nowhere! Looking back, I probably shouldn't have tripped her and pushed her into the bushes. (Not really, and of course she beat us soundly.)
Anyway, I'd like to thank everyone who helped make this possible, 1800contacts, and we'll see you next week at the Lavender Days 5k in Mona.
hooray for you and talia! hope this weekend goes a little more smoothly for you both. And... I want to go to Mona, those pictures are beautiful. Why have I never heard of these Lavender Days before. It almost makes me want to run... almost!
Way to go! Good for you, I'm glad you made it. By the way, I love your posts, you are a great writer.
You crack me up!!! I look forward to your posts. I agree with Gretchen...maybe you missed your calling as a novelist. I know, you could do a 18th century scottish novel
Let's see,...The blind bonney young maiden gasped for air as she strained to keep running through the flowered glen. Her dearest friend, beside her urged her on," Faster Heather, yon wee little yellow-headed lass is gaining on us,"....I don't know Trinity, I don't think I'd read it.
Not a novel about the run...although I can see where Meg gets it hahaha
Congrats!! That is awesome! I'm proud of you! You come do the Wasatch Back with me next year!
That's hilarious! However, if you want, I can drive the van and provide refreshments.