Marathon Weekend Video

After creating this music slideshow of our weekend, I thought I'd post this link on here instead of posting pictures all over again.

Sit back, turn up the tunes, and enjoy the journey to and through 26.2 miles... :)

http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d5445344e4463344e44673d0d0a&blogview=true

Pre-Marathon Love

Not only did friends and family shower us with wonderful blog comments, Facebook messages, emails, and cards...but I also received 2 delivered goodie bags on my doorstep that made my heart smile...

Cease left her massage stick (came in handy for sure) for me to borrow, my favorite purple Gatorade, my favorite fuel snack (Gu Chomps and Sport Beans) and the more encouraging note. She knows all the running things I love. :) THANKS, CEASE!!! I heart you!

Team TurBo (aka: our neighbors - Ryan and Lauren) left me AND Matt goodies: a 6-pack of beer, a bottle-0-wine (celebration libations), sour patch kid candy for Matt while he's cheering us on, and the sweetest, most hilarious card. They witnessed the back side of me many-o-mornings as I left our house and embarked on yet another run. Thanks for your support, guys!

WE DID IT!!!

Final Time: 4:47:23

Photos and updates coming soon... :)

Who would have thought...

...that THESE two would someday be running a marathon together?










I can't wait to make another life memory with ya, Lynnith!

Don't Forget to Vote!

Earlier we had a post asking everyone to vote on our total miles run during our training. We have had a few votes so far but it's not too late to get your guess in. The person to guess the closest to our total miles run without going over will win a special prize. Remember, we both add our milage separately, and we will each run 26.2 miles on Sunday!!! So get your votes in NOW!!

Here are the guesses so far:

Kellie - 777

Bridget and Andy - 765

Julie - 744.4

Turner and Lauren - 914.4

Jordan - 714

Katie Rads - 795

AAAAAHHHHHH!!

There are only 6 days left of the countdown to the right!! Can you believe it!?!?!?!

Petitions Wanted

Our good friend, Erin Linville is a marathon veteran and potential motivational coach! She has been sharing some inspirational tips with us this week. One of her AWESOME suggestions is to have a petition for each mile. We will pick 26 different things to pray for at the beginning of each mile and offer up our thoughts to that item.

Not only does this sound like a totally moving experience that can push us through those tough moments, but it is also a great way for us to involve you, our supporters, in our race day. Please, share with us any special needs or petitions that you want us to pray for. It can be a person in your life, an event, a cause, or anything really.

We are really looking forward to the race day and to hearing all of your wonderful petition requests! Thanks!