MARATHON DAY, STORYBOOK STYLE :)
Our pre-race group photo!!! Together, we raised $394,000 for the Canadian Diabetes Association!!!! And guess what else? EVERY SINGLE PARTICIPANT FINISHED THEIR EVENT!!! Way to go TEAM D!!!!! 
Eeeee! I remember feeling so weird in this picture - super nervous, super happy, super emotional, super eager.........It was nice to have Tayls tucked in my running "fanny pack" (<---- LOVE THEM) and to have a good set of tunes to rely on. Oh ya, and PHILLIP!!! 
The starting line!!! How exciting! It is amazing to think that we began this journey exactly one year ago today (August 20th). The moment the race begins is an unforgettable one: people are cheering, giving high fives, and singing along to the music that is blasting! From now on, I will always think of this moment when I hear U2's "Beautiful Day". A beautiful day it was! Ah - I am even tearing up as I write this....
This was what the first kilometer looked like: STUNNING! I loved hearing the crowds and watching the reflections of my fellow participants dance across the water. It was not too long after this that I had my first little cry session, as Reykjavik residents came out of their homes with pots and pans to cheer us on! I suppose listening to Mariah Carey's "Hero" was another factor in my meltdown :)
YAHOO! How lucky was I to run with Spiderman and strike a pose with Superman?! As for that gorilla in the background.....he's either a zoo animal on the loose or Superman's pet.....NOT SURE. Either way, their groovin' moves kept us strong!
Less than 700 people participated in the marathon, which left us feeling like we were the only participants for many parts of the race!!!
See!!! It appears that it is just us TWO competing today! Haha. Thank you to our trainer MICKEY who ran around with our camera to capture pictures of us!!!
Superheroes in action! We were delighted to run alongside our trainer for a couple of kilometers. His spunk and passion for running really motivated us to put one foot in front of the other!!! THANKS, MICKEY!!! (<---- best trainer name, ever. I'm not sure I would have enjoyed him as much if his name was more usual....)
Bah! We made it through those dreadful 20's - where you're over half way finished but still half way to go. Those are NOT the nicest kilometers to get through. Especially when a certain someone's knee (AHEM - MINE!) gave out at kilometer 18!!!! I was in so much pain but I refused to quit. Seeing this 32 km sign encouraged me to keep on going!!!
This helped too. Not only was Tayls in my running belt, she was also on my wrist! Every time I checked our time, I was reminded of why we were there and who we were running this race for. There was no way I was going to give up. NOT A CHANCE. I was willing to have NO KNEES for the rest of my life, haha.
Just before we got to this point (about 7 km remaining), Phil's spidey sense was put to the test. We came upon an old man, laying in the tall grass. He didn't speak any English, but his leg muscles were twitching and tears were running down his face. Phil started to massage his legs while I called for help and was eventually able to attract a medic in a bright coloured vest. Once he arrived, we wished the man well and continued to the finish line.
I may look happy in this picture, but I am posing in this manner simply to hold myself up! Ouchie! Let's get this thing OVER WITH!!! HILARIOUSLY (or not so), this final kilometer felt like the LONGEST kilometer in the whole race!!!
YIPPEE-YA-HOO!!!! WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!! Joint pain and all, we finished our first FULL MARATHON in 5:41:18!!! It felt SO GOOD to complete what we set out to do and to cross the finish line TOGETHER :)
These are the two ladies we saw continuously throughout the race - Megan and Janelle! As a group, we encouraged each other to stick with it and stay positive! Thanks, girls!!!
Showing off my oh-so-special medallion to the gal we dedicated this day to - MISS TAYLOR HOIT! WE LOVE YOU, TAYLS!!!
Our pre-race group photo!!! Together, we raised $394,000 for the Canadian Diabetes Association!!!! And guess what else? EVERY SINGLE PARTICIPANT FINISHED THEIR EVENT!!! Way to go TEAM D!!!!! 
Eeeee! I remember feeling so weird in this picture - super nervous, super happy, super emotional, super eager.........It was nice to have Tayls tucked in my running "fanny pack" (<---- LOVE THEM) and to have a good set of tunes to rely on. Oh ya, and PHILLIP!!! 
The starting line!!! How exciting! It is amazing to think that we began this journey exactly one year ago today (August 20th). The moment the race begins is an unforgettable one: people are cheering, giving high fives, and singing along to the music that is blasting! From now on, I will always think of this moment when I hear U2's "Beautiful Day". A beautiful day it was! Ah - I am even tearing up as I write this....
This was what the first kilometer looked like: STUNNING! I loved hearing the crowds and watching the reflections of my fellow participants dance across the water. It was not too long after this that I had my first little cry session, as Reykjavik residents came out of their homes with pots and pans to cheer us on! I suppose listening to Mariah Carey's "Hero" was another factor in my meltdown :)
YAHOO! How lucky was I to run with Spiderman and strike a pose with Superman?! As for that gorilla in the background.....he's either a zoo animal on the loose or Superman's pet.....NOT SURE. Either way, their groovin' moves kept us strong!
Less than 700 people participated in the marathon, which left us feeling like we were the only participants for many parts of the race!!!
See!!! It appears that it is just us TWO competing today! Haha. Thank you to our trainer MICKEY who ran around with our camera to capture pictures of us!!!
Superheroes in action! We were delighted to run alongside our trainer for a couple of kilometers. His spunk and passion for running really motivated us to put one foot in front of the other!!! THANKS, MICKEY!!! (<---- best trainer name, ever. I'm not sure I would have enjoyed him as much if his name was more usual....)
Bah! We made it through those dreadful 20's - where you're over half way finished but still half way to go. Those are NOT the nicest kilometers to get through. Especially when a certain someone's knee (AHEM - MINE!) gave out at kilometer 18!!!! I was in so much pain but I refused to quit. Seeing this 32 km sign encouraged me to keep on going!!!
This helped too. Not only was Tayls in my running belt, she was also on my wrist! Every time I checked our time, I was reminded of why we were there and who we were running this race for. There was no way I was going to give up. NOT A CHANCE. I was willing to have NO KNEES for the rest of my life, haha.
Just before we got to this point (about 7 km remaining), Phil's spidey sense was put to the test. We came upon an old man, laying in the tall grass. He didn't speak any English, but his leg muscles were twitching and tears were running down his face. Phil started to massage his legs while I called for help and was eventually able to attract a medic in a bright coloured vest. Once he arrived, we wished the man well and continued to the finish line.
I may look happy in this picture, but I am posing in this manner simply to hold myself up! Ouchie! Let's get this thing OVER WITH!!! HILARIOUSLY (or not so), this final kilometer felt like the LONGEST kilometer in the whole race!!!
YIPPEE-YA-HOO!!!! WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!! Joint pain and all, we finished our first FULL MARATHON in 5:41:18!!! It felt SO GOOD to complete what we set out to do and to cross the finish line TOGETHER :)
These are the two ladies we saw continuously throughout the race - Megan and Janelle! As a group, we encouraged each other to stick with it and stay positive! Thanks, girls!!!
Showing off my oh-so-special medallion to the gal we dedicated this day to - MISS TAYLOR HOIT! WE LOVE YOU, TAYLS!!!
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