Marathon

Geoff and I have signed up for the Marathon again. This year I will really run it. Even if I am not prepared and have to walk most of it. I am going to do it. Training starts this week and I am not really looking forward to it. I decided that I have to do it this year because if I dont I may never. Michelle and Hannah are also doing it so there will be a bunch of us.

At times I wonder if we are really crazy for doing the things that we do. And then I remember how much fun I have when I accomplish something that I have worked very hard for. It is fun to have something to work towards and then when it comes time to finally finish and be able to say that you have done it. One day I will be able to say that I have run a marathon. I really look forward to that day.

Sarah's Graduation

Geoff's sister Sarah graduated from Dixie High School. I am really glad that I was able to attend, Geoff had to work so I went without him. Graduating from high school is a big accomplishment and we are all really proud of Sarah. 

The whole family. I love that Hal does not look very happy in this picture. He was a basket case. His baby just graduated from high school. This is the first time that I saw Hal cry. 

All the sisters that were in attendance! I really do love these girls and am so happy that they have welcomed me into their lives!

Devil Dash

In preparation for the Spartan race a bunch of us registered for the Devil Dash in Las Vegas. Everyone dressed up and we started the race. I was all excited for it because I love the challenge of the obstacles. I had been running and doing Crossfit so I thought that I would be in great shape for this race. I was so unprepared for the heat and the lack of water. The water stations were empty by the time that I got to them. They said that there was more water on the way but that they didn't know when it would get out to them. I didn't want to sit around waiting. I was just ready to finish the race so I didn't stay and wait.

One of the obstacles was to climb up this wooden ladder and then go down the other side on a rope. The hardest part was trying not to step on the fingers of the person behind you or to get your fingers stepped on. Everyone was trying to get up and over and didn't really wait their turn or try and be careful of anyone but them self. I managed to get up and over unscathed. 

Running down this hill was one of the hardest obstacles. You get running and then the sand would slide out from underneath you. I ended up going down part of the hill on my rear end. I was running and then I was sliding. It was crazy.

Almost to the finish line. I was so happy to be done with this race. Just before the finish line there were a few obstacles that you had to crawl in the mud under a barbed wire and then you climbed up over a wall and into a pool of water that was dyed red and had what I believe to be manure in it. It was so nice to hop into that water because it was so cold and I was so hot. But I just wanted to get finished so I couldn't stay in the water for long. 

Geoff with his finisher medal. He really enjoyed this race and talks about doing it again. I on the other hand am not sure that I am ready to do it again. At the end of the race there was a shower where you could wash off all of the mud. I was amazed to see how many people were just stripping down and getting in the showers! I guess it is true what they say about Vegas! What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

This is the whole group that went down. We really had a blast and even though I was not a fan of the race, I really am glad that I went down there and did this.