Monday, April 19, 2010

Race to Robie Creek

This year Kelly and I both signed up for the Robie Creek race. Here's how it happened. Knowing the race sells out quickly, Kelly and I both got on-line to try and get me registered. We both happened to get in so Kelly signed up too knowing if all else fails Robie numbers are a hot commodity and we could sell if needed. Well low and behold Kelly had a great race and I ended up nursing an IT band and transferring my number to someone else (truth be told, I thought if this scenario happened it would be Kelly bailing out).

And so, I would like to take credit (even if it is not due to me) in getting my husband into the thrill, excitement, a little obsessiveness, of running and training for races. Of course, I wouldn't have suggested go straight to the half marathon that goes up and then down a mountain, but hey now all the others will be a walk in the park, right? I love how after Kelly finished all he could talk about is wanting to do it again and how it sucks that it's a year away. . . . and that's what it's all about. . . .
love it! love you! So proud of you!!!!


Waiting for the start.



maybe a 1/2 mile into the race; looking good. . . . only 12.6 miles to go.


Chez and I enjoyed the sun and waited for our men to get down the hill.




just coming around the last bend, almost to the finish line.



Waiting in long line for the bus a few HOURS AFTER finishing and partaking in the after race REFRESHments; these two do not look like they ran 13.1 miles up and then down a mountain. . . . . .crazy boys.

5 comments:

mrs. potato head said...

sorry lindsey, there is always next year! - way to go kelly!

mommy k said...

good job baby brother.

Pat Berg said...

Another running husband...ah, we're in the same boat. I am not sure what to think some days though as Pat is now hooked on Ultras and the training is like the whole weekend! ugh! So, I think I'm going to do the Famous Potato Half...I have a team (to get a discount) at work if you want to join in or just sign up on your own -if you're ready by then! :)

Kelly said...

ok, just a little clarification here for those who are curious....it didnt take me 4 hrs + to do this race. I'm trying to figure out why Lindsey posted this picture instead of a different one...... :) wondering if she feels threatened by my athleticism

Lindsey said...

sorry kel, i'll edit and clarify that this particular picture was taken a few hours after finishing the race