Sunday, September 25, 2011

I Did It

I did it!! I completed my first ever half marathon! I am especially grateful to a supportive husband...

...two loving little kids who were my motivation

...and a trusty pair of running shoes...

I ran 13.1 miles today!

It was a beautiful run with the majority of the scenery the NYC skyline. I got the chills every time I would make a turn and see the new Freedom tower being rebuilt...

It is a beauty, and a reminder, of all those we lost on 9-11. We still have our freedom, and are proving this by rebuilding...

I also ran through Liberty state park and along Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty herself. What a beautiful run!

I am proud to say that I finished in under 2 hours (my goal!) and think it was about 1 hour and 52 minutes.
Exhausting, but glad I accomplished my goal.

I also have to say thank you to my parents because even at 30 years old, they still come to support me and cheer me on!!

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10 comments:

  1. HeatherSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Congratulations Kelli!! That is an amazing accomplishment and what an amazing time.You should be so proud of yourself. You are inspiring.

    I am running a half next month and the month after ... only wish I could say I could finish in your time, but I will finish ... even if I have to crawl across that finish line.

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  2. NanaSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Congrats Kelli! We are so glad we came! It was fun! You did a GREAT job!! Love, Mom/Nana

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  3. Rochelle CannonSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Awesome! Super proud of you!

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  4. KelliSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Amazing job!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Way to go Kelli... Thats so awesome :O)

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  6. SuzeSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Congrats! You are amazing...how did you find the time to train? I am such a slacker about working out...I'm always too tired...but you are motivating me now!

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  7. AimeeSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    You. Are. AWESOME. Like, really. I can't even START to fathom doing something like that, and only have oodles of respect for anyone who can! And with two littles in your house? Holy smokes, woman, you are a ROCK STAR.

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  8. LoriSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Congrats, Kelli!! And you posted a great time!!
    I have been trying to tell myself that I want to do a half one of these days - but I have yet to convince myself that running for 2 hrs. is fun =) You do make it sound more appealing, though =)

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  9. ChristineOctober 1, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Congrats! you should be proud.

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  10. NataliaOctober 3, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I'm so proud of you girl!!! xoxoxo

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