Brandon decided to run the Teton Dam Half Marathon this year. He tried to convince some family members to run the marathon relay with him like they did a couple of years ago, but what with no training, babies and other obligations it didn't work out. I offered to run the last leg of the relay since the finish line is just down from the hospital but he just laughed. Something about me not liking to run added to the fact that I was 37 and a half weeks pregnant. He offered to do the whole day on his own but that made me feel like a bad wifey so the kids and I stayed in Teton while Brandon worked Friday night and had to get himself up Saturday morning. But he made it on time and he beat his goal, he wanted to finish no later than 2 hours.
Who is that handsome guy running down the street? I was lucky and found a spot just down from the finish line that didn't have too many spectators so I could actually see him turn the corner and get a picture.
Hey, he noticed me! Not that hard to notice a largely pregnant woman standing in the middle of the road with a camera.
Here he is at the end of the race.
Brandon finished third in his age group. He said it is a good thing he is getting old. I didn't get a picture of him being handed his award, the little yellow thing because one sign said the awards ceremony started at noon and the other said 12:30 so we barely got to the park in time for Brandon to get it and there is no way I was able to walk to that end of the park in time. I did hear the announcer completely screw up Brandon's name though. I think it is funny that people struggle with our last name, it is a word in the English language. I've read it in books, seen it on maps, and even heard it in songs. So the announcer was so focused on Isle that he called Brandon "Brando" and then asked how to say Isle while he pronounced it incorrectly. Mom told me not to feel bad since people seem to struggle with Luke also.
Yes Brandon knew better, but he forgot a second pair of shoes so he wore his race shoes all day Saturday. He was rewarded with a large blister on his right foot, under his big toe and extending in between his toes. I hope you can see it. He said that he had a great experience and his training seemed to pay off. He also said that he was glad that it wasn't too hot because it was more comfortable running, and the wind kept him drier. I guess that is one good thing to say about the windy weather in Rexburg.
Who is that handsome guy running down the street? I was lucky and found a spot just down from the finish line that didn't have too many spectators so I could actually see him turn the corner and get a picture.
Hey, he noticed me! Not that hard to notice a largely pregnant woman standing in the middle of the road with a camera.
Here he is at the end of the race.
Brandon finished third in his age group. He said it is a good thing he is getting old. I didn't get a picture of him being handed his award, the little yellow thing because one sign said the awards ceremony started at noon and the other said 12:30 so we barely got to the park in time for Brandon to get it and there is no way I was able to walk to that end of the park in time. I did hear the announcer completely screw up Brandon's name though. I think it is funny that people struggle with our last name, it is a word in the English language. I've read it in books, seen it on maps, and even heard it in songs. So the announcer was so focused on Isle that he called Brandon "Brando" and then asked how to say Isle while he pronounced it incorrectly. Mom told me not to feel bad since people seem to struggle with Luke also.
Yes Brandon knew better, but he forgot a second pair of shoes so he wore his race shoes all day Saturday. He was rewarded with a large blister on his right foot, under his big toe and extending in between his toes. I hope you can see it. He said that he had a great experience and his training seemed to pay off. He also said that he was glad that it wasn't too hot because it was more comfortable running, and the wind kept him drier. I guess that is one good thing to say about the windy weather in Rexburg.
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