Here's our amazing runner towards the tail-end of the race.The Big Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K took place today, April 1, 2007. There was such excitement in the air when Jon and I arrived to cheer on my little sister. The race started at 7:45am or so (a bit later than the forecasted 7:30am) and we arrived around her 10th mile. Three more to go! I was so proud of all the people out running and even the ones walking. I actually wanted to cry because I was so proud of what all the participants were trying to accomplish. She did it all by herself, arriving early in the morning, checking in and stretching, with no one she knew running by her or cheering her on until we got there at around 9-9:15am. I'm so proud of my little "boogie baby" and although Jon now regrets not running, he's proud of her, too!
She jogged the entire time and never stopped to walk. Way to go! Again, Jon and I are so proud of her. What an exciting morning!
One of the first pictures I snapped. Poor girl was carrying her shirt for most of the journey until I came and relieved her of it.
After the finish line!
Race commotion, much needed water and a much deserved medal.
The star in her post interview caught on video while the paparazzi snapped away. Fantastic job!And let's not forget the free food and drink. Umm! This table was full of baked potatoes and, yes, those are giant trays full of butter, sour cream and shredded cheese. My sister asked aloud in ironic amazement something to the effect of, "Is that a huge thing of butter?!!!" while those around her laughed. Well, I guess just b/c you ran a marathon doesn't mean you won't be hungry for butter afterwards...
Feeling dizzy and oh so tired, but stuffing down some baked potato and all the free drinks.
And then later at Cafe de Brazil for some yummy lunch.
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