The morning started early. They had to be on the bus by 5:30am. The actual run started at 7am. Just in time for the rain to start. They were hit with some killer storms on their journey. Twice, with hail! But mostly it rained.
We had to hide in grandpa Jays car to escape the rain.
I found Ben and Nick just after mile 20. This is where the finish line for the half marathon is.
They actually looked really good. I did have to tell the boys not to run and hug them. I knew they would either trip them or take them away from their rhythm.
We hurried to our next stop to hope to see them again.
Luckily just before mile 24 we found Ben. Nick was just a few minutes behind him.
After I saw Ben here I took a short cut to the finish line. And waited there for my man to accomplish his goal.
Finally we saw him coming. Jayben took off to run in with him. I got a little emotional watching it. Ben also got emotional but his might have been out of pain.
Love, love , love this picture. Bens expression as he reaches for Jayben is just perfect.
Ben made it in his goal time! 3:50:22
Ben wore a continuous glucose monitor the entire race so he had to wear my running belt to hold the receiver. His sugar was perfect the entire race. He even turned off his pump after mile 6.
Nick really wanted a hug after the race because he was so cold. Cass was kind enough to give him one but she was a little unsure of it at first.
Thanks to Josh and Harm for the decorations at our house, and of course , Cass, Scarlet, Peggy and Jay for supporting these boys at the finishline of the marathon. These were the signs I made. I thought they were inspirational!
Marathon Stats:
Ben: 3:50:22
480/1831 total runners
346/968 total male runners
66/159 age group
Nick: 3:56:55
590/1831 total runners
413/968 total male runners
30/85 age group
Will Ben run another marathon?
That's to be decided, maybe ask him after he can walk normal again!!!
4 comments:
Thats awesome! I'm so impressed! Congratulations Ben
We are all excited for Ben. The full marathon is a real challenge. Keep up the fun run.
Congratulations mi amigo !!. That's a great time. We should run Ogden Marathon together...
I think I got emotional reading the post and seeing the pics! Nice job Ben. You even got your time!
Nice photo recount too Janessa! You guys are great. Ben (my Ben) will be so impressed to hear this about Ben. He thinks he is such a great runner already, this will just add to his admirations for Ben Whitesides =)
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