It is all over but seems like I could go on and on. It was a totally different experience. I enjoyed the entire race. I kept a steady pace and had a great time doing it! We talked and I actually totally had another runner that I bantered back and forth with on politics. It was so incredible. I did not feel pushed, or even to slow. There were some hills but they werent too bad especially when you have a strategy and other people to go with you. They said there were 300 people in the race and I came in 173 so I was not even last by far. My sisters were great to be with because they helped me be realistic and go at a decent pace. I beat my time and felt like I took a lot longer. That is how it is supposed to be. I feel incredible. Not the life changing feeling I thought a few months ago would take place but I think it is because I have had life changing experiences along the way. I looked down at my number (which I had on my stomach) and I couldnt see it!!!! Yea!!! I have been able to see my fat roll down there for a long time and now it is gone. What a wonderful time this has been and I have not even been here for 24 hours. I miss my family more than I thought I would. I wanted to see them at the finish waiting for me and cheering me on but that wasnt possible. I did have family there and that was super great. In fact two of my nieces came running toward us as we were about 1/8 of a mile to the finish. I feel fantastic but I need to go clean up now cause I stink! It's a good day! Bye
PS I will add pictures later tonight. We got some good ones. Yippee