irun4evie

Last weekend I completed my first half-marathon in honor of Evie Harrison. I don't know anyone who doesn't know them so the Harrisons need no introduction on my blog. Their sweet little 21 month old girl went to be with Jesus December 9, 2010. It has almost been 2 years since she passed away. They are such a sweet family and each year Jonathan puts together a team that runs in her honor. They use the money to grant a child a wish using Make- A-Wish.

The bet all began when we were at a friends house for New Years last year and Jonathan ran there. I was obessesly pregnant and was making fun of him for running there. I, then, seriously said "I do want to run a half marathon next year". Jonathan said "if you run a half marathon...I will try out for a play"! So...we shook on it and the rest is history...Jonathan will be trying out for a play in the near future and we will all be there!

The marathon was amazing. I was more emotional at the beginning than at the end. I couldn't even run 20 minutes this summer so I really didn't think it would happen. So many obstacles almost made me quit so many times! I felt satan trying to win out on it. Finally, about a month ago I realized I could do it if I just ran slow and it worked! 11:00 minute miles did the trick! It was so humbling to run by all the sick children and parents who were holding their children or signs with their child's picture on it. I'm very thankful I was able to be apart of it!

Here are some pics!