PINK Half

My sister in law Melodie told me about an amazing half marathon in Park City. I talked some friends into coming with me and doing it. This half marathon is called The Pink Series Half. It's only women and it's for breast cancer. I can't even tell you how awesome it was to run with just women and to see everyone wearing pink for breast cancer. Very empowering!

We went up on Friday and checked into the hotel. It was FREEZING! Like rain and snow freezing. It freaked us out just a little knowing that we had to run in that weather.


The next morning we woke up bright and early and waited in the snow to catch a shuttle to the start line. We waited and waited.


We had the cutest matching outfits picked out and we thought that maybe we wouldn't be able to run in them because of the weather. Just in case we took some pictures the night before.

 
 
Things got a little out of control.......

 

I'm telling you I think our drinks were spiked. Since the weather wasn't cooperating with us I had to start running in this totally awesome pink MC Hammer sweatpants. Luckily the weather got better and we got to show off our cute outfits.

This next picture we stole from the photography website so it's not the greatest quality. We were all supposed to hold hands and hold them up high. Cindy decided to strike a pose. Silly girl!

This course was amazing. The weather started to warm up around mile 4 or so. It couldn't have been better. The scenery was amazing!. We ran through fields, by old barns. Way better than our runs here in Vegas. I finished with a time of 2:25. Not very happy about it but considering the weather I think it's fine. Most people do better with each race. Ha Ha! Not me! I keep getting worse. First half was 2:22, 2nd one was 2:24, and then 2:25 with this one. Good thing I am not a crazy psycho runner who has to beat my PR everytime. I honestly love doing it for the experience and a chance to be with my girls. The grab bag was the best grab bag I have ever  received. We got pink Skull Candy ear phones, a bunch of  yummy energy foods, and the race shirt was so nice. You know how you always get shirts you can wear running. Well this shirt was donated by Downeast and it is something I would normally wear. Score! Here is a picture of my wearing it. Looooove it!

 Also instead of medals The PINK series gives out charms. Well my wonderful sister in law(who i never got a picture with) bought me this necklace with a couple charms. Thanks Mel! She also got me a birthstone bead to go on it but it fell off right before this picture and I had to take the kids to school, so I was in a hurry.

We got this amazing room at the hotel where our finish line was. We had our own private hot tub on our balcony. So we soaked our hard working muscles in it. Oh HEAVEN!


Once we were rested we got ready and treated ourselves to pedicures, shopping, and eating. It was so much fun. Holly came to keep us company. We were so glad she was there. Even if she does think we are a little loco now.

It was such a great time and I am still thinking about a week later. I love Park City. I hope one day we have enough money and we can buy a summer house there, and you are all invited!:)