In order to truly appreciate what she did to get me to Boston (speaking in future tense terms), here are some photos and footage of Melody recovering after the Ogden Marathon. They don't usually allow family in the Medic tent, (question, do medical professionals still subscribe to using the word medic, or did it die out with WWII? I wonder if I am behind the times here) but one of the nurses saw me peeking in and said, "Is that your sister over there? Go get your camera, she needs her picture taken. She's so cute!"
I agree.
Don't mess with her. She's sponsored.
Melody, drinking a Jamba and talking about her race.
In this clip she doesn't seem very excited about the prospect of running another marathon. Can't blame her.
And this is what was going on outside of the tent.
Jon patiently waiting and keeping the boys entertained. Amanda was so sweet brought the boys Jamba Juices.
I was quite struck the weekend I was home with my family and reminded many times that being a parent truly is a life-long responsibility. A HUGE thanks to my Mom and Dad who woke up at the crack of dawn and drove to my starting line, and relayed back and forth throughout the course to cheer us on.
And they thought they were done with spectator sports when Rebecca graduated from high school.
Melody receiving her award. She placed 10th overall and 2nd in her age group. Word.
I'm coming to Boston on two conditions, Mel:
1. You have to enjoy it
2. Run your last mile slow enough that I can keep up with you as I push my children in a stroller next to you.
I'd rather not watch you run so hard you spontaneously combust at the finish line.
5 comments:
With 25,000 runners I hope you can find room to jump in with your stroller for the last mile.
I'm laughing my pants off right now. I don't think I even realized you were video taping me. I'm excited you are planning on being there, but if you are not able to make it for unspoken reasons I know you will be there in spirit. What are the chances of Mom running into the finish with us too?
oh, I am going. nothing is going to stop me!
Really, 25,000 runners? hmmm, I may have to think the stroller thing.
Yes, medic is still a real term, that is the profession of my new brother in law. (Didn't know I had one? Cause it's not a bloggable topic yet . . .they eloped to Vegas.) ANYWAY Boston will be awesome!
That's so fun you are going to Utah- do you know where you will be living? Let us know! All we know is we will be going there mid-August...as for where, no idea. :-)
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