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Proof that I Have Run


I wish I had posted more pictures of the non-running me before I posted these of me in action, but you know what they say: "Wish in one hand, poop in the other, see which fills up faster." (This is a family-friendly blog so the quote was edited for language.) Anyhow, apparently the photographers at the Hobble Creek Half Marathon only wanted pictures of us looking our sweaty best so they waited until the last five miles to take these. The smiling one was taken as I started down a hill, right after an uphill and an aid station. Of course I would be smiling then. I am pretty sure the other was taken during the last mile. I can imagine that was the look on my face when I saw the "1/2 mile to go" sign.

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  1. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunAugust 25, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    GREAT GREAT photos... Feel free to post as many non running pictures as you want, you are lovely.. Even sweaty

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  2. Chic RunnerAugust 26, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    These pictures are so cute! Good job on making them look good :)

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  3. ItsKellyAugust 27, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Awesome! You look great!

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  4. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunAugust 28, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Hey pretty girl.. I have a Pearl Izumi Giveaway on my Blog if you are interested.

    I just realized I am running a 5K the same day as your Marathon...VERY different races :)

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  5. PunkRockRunnerSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Congrats on an awesome half marathon time. I am confident that you will run a strong full.

    All the best,

    Ron

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  6. IzzyBubblesSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Congrats on your first half marathon! Good luck with your first marathon, just remember to enjoy it no matter what you do. :)

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