Minot

We spent the day in Minot.  Brad and Brooklyn, and Tim's family were visiting as well.  We had a fun afternoon, and had some competitive games in the backyard.

'18 Fargo Marathon

Eric and I ran the half marathon in Fargo this weekend.  It is one of my favorite weekends of the year!  Eric joined me last year for the first time, and was hooked.  Things were a little different this year, as my dear friends Kathie and Kellie (sisters) were not able to join us, so it was just Eric and I.  We still have managed to have a good time.

It was cool, cloudy, and windy for the race.  Eric finished in 2:21.02.  I finished in 2:32.47.  It was a PR for my by ~5 minutes!

I am so proud of Eric!  He didn't train the traditional way, but he did distance running for track to get ready for today.  We've had fun reminiscing about different things seen along the route, how we felt, and how our legs are recovering!  He's already talking about next year (plans to do the 10K next year).

 Screen shot of a cool pic I say on Instagram.

Me running up to my cousin, Jeff!  He and Erik traveled to Fargo to catch up with the family.

 Leaving home!!

 Obligatory road trip coffee

 Had to find the 13.1 car magnet

 Stopped by to talk to a recruiter.

 The traditional pic of the traditional free potato chips at the Expo

 Re-stocking my chapstick supply at the Expo.  got 3 freebie ones.

 Eric did not partake in the silly picture.

 Didn't mean to take this pic, but I'm posting it because he has a hole over the toe in his shoe.  He's had these for just 3 months.

 Let's go!  Jess also ran the half.

 We survived!  He finished ~12 minutes ahead of me.  Said he took a short walk break at the water station, then a 10 second walk break at each mile from mile 9-13 when he hit his wall.

 This is right around 9.75 miles.  I was starting to struggle and my legs were wearing out.  This hug from Jeff gave me a great and needed BOOST!.

Frying Pan post race.  We met up with the Cook Family to visit with Jeff and Erik. He had a large chocolate milk to go with it.