Dresden=38 years old

Yup.  I'm 38.

Because of my running goals this year, that meant 38 miles in a week, 26.2 of them being on my actual birthday for my self-imposed birthday marathon.  I am feeling slightly more recovered today and am already re-contemplating the phrase "never say never..."
My knee was not happy at mile 15, but I stuck it through with the help of my kids and husband.

What a metaphor for life.  Really.  I cannot "do my life" on my own, that is why I have my family to support me and help me through!  Parents, siblings, in-laws, grandparents, extended family, kids... Everyone is in my life for a reason!  I love their examples and their returned love for me.

The rest of the day was spent relaxing, icing my knee, and enjoying family time (including getting Jonas ready for a Homecoming date and Leslie dressing up as a medieval princess for the stake Halloween dance.)

Wow!

Bob, Jonas, Leslie, Owen, Troy, and Micah ran the Thanksgiving Point Half Marathon on Saturday.  They all did great!  It was a lot of fun.  Mom ran the 5K.


Here are their own descriptions...

I ran a half marathon on April 28, 2012.  It was so cool.  I got a medal.  That was cool too.  I was Happy.  I am 7 years old.  Is that cool or what?  My favorite song to listen to was "Blackout" by Breathe Carolina.  Mile 8 was really hard because it was a huge hill.  I also did it in 2 hours and 4 minutes. 

By Micah T. Bush 

GO! RUN!

Go run!  Have fun!

Go and jog!  Don’t step on a frog!

Go and race! Keep up the pace!

Go and sprint! Here’s a little hint:

Go and run! Soon you will be done!

By Troy P. Bush

I ran the ½ marathon too.  I ran it in 2:13:48. That’s fast right???  I got an awesome medal.  I got 5^th in my age group!!!  I did awesome.  Well that’s what I think.

By Troy P. Bush

I am so glad that I could actually finish that thing!!!  Even imagining the full marathon makes me feel weird.  26 miles of nonstop hurt.  Ugh.  I don’t think I could ever do that. But I might do another half marathon.  Micah and me tied in 3^rd place in men 14 and under.  Jonas got 2^nd place.   Sweet right?  Micah and me ran it in 2 hours and 4 minutes.  Jonas ran it under 2 hours.   He is fast.  The half marathon was very fun.  (But hard.)   

By Owen S. Bush

I will definitely remember those hills! I ran up each one. I am proud of myself for never stopping to walk. Mamma was a great running buddy. I’m thankful for her and many others who encouraged me on. Running the half was hard, but very thrilling. Hard to describe. When I crossed the finish line, I felt so relieved, tired, happy, proud, and also a little sad that it was over. My time was 2:49:16. I was very happy to be a part of the Jan team! I hope she knows how much we love her. I am thankful for the experience that the half marathon gave me, and I have a feeling that I will be doing another one next year! J

- LESLIE BUSH

It was really cold.  After the first 2 miles, my feet had no feeling.  But then at mile 5, they were all right.  By mile 9 I wished they were still numb.   At mile 11 my wish was granted.  Then my muscles started screaming.  As the finish line came into sight, somehow I started running faster.  Dad and I raced across the finish line at 1 hour, 46 minutes and 19 seconds.  I am ashamed to admit that I collapsed gasping on the ground after we finished.  After I rested for a minute, dad helped me to my feet and over to the results board where we learned that I had won 2^nd.  It was a great feeling, not that I had won 2^nd, but that I had done my best.  And that was all that mattered.

@we$0me j0n@$  

Before the race

Go Team Jan!

Micah needs a drink

Woohoo!

Dad and Jonas finishing (look for the green shirts)

Troy lip-syncing to his iPod music

2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

We love you Jan