Monday, October 8, 2007

Dave Runs Marathon!

We just got back last night from Utah. We drove out to St. George to watch Dave run in his 2nd Marathon. He did great and ran it in 3 hours 38 minutes. (20 minutes faster than last year :) We all went to support him, and it was fun to watch him run in it! Here we all are after the race. All the runners got all the ice cream they wanted at the end, so Dave grabbed some extra and the kids got to enjoy the treats, too. That was their favorite part.
No, Dave didn't win the race, but everyone got these medals for finishing. (If you ask me, you're a winner for finishing!!)
After the race, we went to a park in St. George, and let all the cousins play. My brother Jeff and his family came down from Lehi, so it was fun to spend the day with them. (Thanks for coming guys!!) And my cousin Joy and her girls met up with us, too. It was great to see them.



Dave told the kids to do their silly faces, and this is what they did. They always love to do those silly pictures.
We drove to Las Vegas on Saturday night and spent the night at my brother's house. We watched conference with them, then headed back home. It was great to see them, and I'm sad I forgot to bring the camera in and take pictures. Oh well, next time.
We are so proud of our Dad for accomplishing this amazing goal!! (After he ran in, he asked me if all the excitement and being there made me want to run a marathon. I told him not really, I'll stick to the 1/2 marathons. I just think it's too far to run. :) Good Job Dave!!!!


6 comments:

Erin said...

I think you are good for running a half marathon. Actually I feel proud of myself when I race Jack in the backyard (kind of sad huh!) Love you purple shirt!

Tiffany said...

Go Dave!!!! What an accomplishment! ...and way to shave 20 minutes off the time! That's great! Sounds like a fun and full trip! ... and congrats for surviving the 12 hour trip with the kids! whew!

I was raised in a barn said...

Wow that is awesome! Good job Dave! Looks like a fun trip! My brother- in - law did the St George 4 yrs ago then came to our wedding and passed out in the middle of us being sealed-won't ever forget that!!

Amy said...

Way to go Dave! Yes, I think it is too far to run as well. But, what an accomplishment!

sara said...

that's awesome, and lori love the shirt!

Cara @ Gardenview Cottage said...

That is so impressive!!!!! Great Job Dave!!! And I'm with you....way to far to run! Looks like you had fun and it's always nice to see family!