He did it! He did it! A half marathon! Whoa!
This past year, Randall decided that he wanted a change in his work out routine and wanted a cardio challenge. So, he started running a few miles. Since he was doing those alright, I suggested he do a 5K. But then he was running on a Sunday morning before church and he ran crazy fast (for him) and had an even crazier thought...why not train for the Hartford half marathon?
And so...he did! Yesterday, he ran through the streets of the city with thousands of others.
Making it even MORE FUN was the fact that our Associate Pastor was running the FULL marathon that day!
I've gotta' say...I've never been to a race before. The atmosphere is totally addictive. I also have to say, I'm so jealous. I've been wanting to do this race for awhile but don't have an ok from my back dr to run yet. :-( But I got to live vicariously through the guys!
John's wife Kelly and I had a blast trying to catch them on their routes and entertain her toddler and preschooler for hours curbside. They were awesome and it took me back to the days the boys were little. Happy sigh.
Will he run again? He's not a huge fan of running, but he decided the race itself was a blast...next goals are a triathalon and the hope of one day doing a Half Iron Man Competition.
Hey, you only get to be 40 once!
