Tuesday, June 2, 2009

In it for the long haul...

TD at the pool
Swimming with Drake
Addie & Thane
Cousin time!














My Sweetheart Spencer was man enough to try something totally uncomfortable to him. I am so proud of him!

We have been training together since January for the Newport Marathon May 30th.

Training went well for a while, then bronchitis and dental school stress came to call on Spence. He decided to go through with the entire 26.2 even though he knew it would be HARD.
We went, we ran, and we conquered. We loved running with Jodi and look forward to running together again.

We owe HUGE THANKS to Nana and Papa for making it possible to run together at all. For the past few months we have had them watch our kids practically every Saturday so that we could do long runs together without pushing the kids in the stroller. They also kept our kids for us before and after the race so that we could see them, but not take care of them. Thank you for making it work!
Carrie and Anthony took pictures and played with the kiddos making it a fun time.
Chris, was a fantastic support throughout the weekend and the race. He came to cheer us on and take pictures as well as play host in his friend's cabin. We loved being together and making a great memory with family.

To see our video crossing the finish line go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT9QUpRbeB8

15 comments:

Carrie said...

I am so proud proud of you guys. You are an inspiration.

Wendy said...

Wow! You guys are impressive! Congratulations on the big finish.

Daisha said...

That's so awesome! I can't even imagine.

MARIE said...

I would have to say that you guys are both amazing and crazy... but mostly amazing. ( ;

katharine said...

woohoo! way to go!

Darlyn said...

Hey! I've been checking for pictures every day. Ya-HOO! Good job to all three of you runners! You have accomplished an amazing feat! I hope you're all feeling ok now and that your leg muscles and feet are on the mend.

Proud to know you (for this and other things). :)

Jodi June said...

WAAAAWHOOOO! Another one of the BEST days of my life! and it was made so with the help of you both! It was a day that i will NEVER forget; and i got to spend that day with two of my very favorite people!
WTG Spence! I am SO PROUD of you! That was HARD! and we did it! Can you believe it!? I am still trying to wrap my brain around it! GOSH! what a sense of accomplishment! I am proud of all three of us!

LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!

Anonymous said...

Amazing race...you guys were fantastic! What a fun 2 days. Let's do it again next year!?!

TracyH said...

You guys are amazing! Wish I could do that ... not really. :P

Mike and Heidi said...

Wow, you are AMAZING!! Congratulations on training for a marathon while mothering two little ones! You are an inspiration to me. You look great!

Marcy in TX said...

What an accomplishment! You guys are incredible! Congratulations. The kids shots are amazing too. you are a great photographer!

Jen and Kent said...

Wow...very impressive! You guys are so awesome. Spenc, I am so impressed. You did it all while in school and being sick. Just think about what you'll be able to do when your no longer a student!! Love you two...

Jen and Kent said...

p.s. the video made me get teary eyed...so neat!!

Julie said...

I am so proud of you! Congratulations! It takes so much time and dedication! Good job. How fun that you could do it together. Love you guys. Have a great graduation day!

McAllister Family said...

Way to go! That is awesome!
PS- Congrats to you both on dental school graduation! That is a huge accomplishment too! You guys are amazing!