Sunday, June 21, 2009

Rush II

This blog is normally not about me, but I really have something to be proud of. Over the past year now, I have been working very hard to lose my baby weight...3 baby weights to be exact. I have been exercising very consistently and even changed some of my bad eating habits. No more white bread or ice cream for me! I know, weird! But, I have lost 17 pounds now and I can finally see and feel a difference. (you can check the blog for pictures a year ago and see for yourself!) As part of my motivation, I made a goal to someday run at least a half marathon, but a couple of months ago, I got a call from my Aunt Patty that someone had dropped from their Ragnar team and I jumped on the opportunity.

This past weekend was a huge physical and mental accomplishment for me as I ran in the Wasatch Back Relay with 11 other team members in 2 vans. It was amazing. There are a few words that describe the experience I had...

running
no eating
no sleeping
team
encouragement
hills
endurance
running
beautiful
stars
rain
exhaustion
running
188 miles
finish line
accomplishment
pride

Our team, Rush II, finished 85th out of over 400 teams. We did it in 28 hours and 20 minutes. Wish I had more pictures, but I was too tired to take any.

Can't wait until next year!

13 comments:

Amber said...

Way to go girl! But I have to correct you..... you see, sadly I have been gone for nearly a year and I was working out with you for almost a month before I left and you looked great in just a short month. A full year of working out? That is awesome! Congrats on your huge race!

Unknown said...

That's awesome Becky! Good job! :)

Jamie Jensen Hill said...

85th!? Nice work! Looks like you guys had fun! Sorry I missed you at the finish!

Kelly and Steve said...

Way to go! That's awesome. Steve did it last year and had a blast. Keep up the good exercise.It's nice to see the rewards of hard work!

Laina said...

That's amazing Bex!! Good for you! What exactly is that race? How do you do it? Awesome!

Adam and Melisa said...

You're my hero! Way to go!

Todd and Jenn said...

Awesome Becky! I have some running coming up, and I keep thinking I can't do it. Thanks for the motivation. I'm way impressed!

Adrienne said...

This is Cherrie and Adrienne: You are totally awesome - way to go girl!!! My question...how do you find time to do all you do? You are amazing. Congratulations!

Adrienne said...

This is Cherrie and Adrienne: You are totally awesome!! Way to go girl. My questions...how do you find time to do all the things you do? You are amazing! Congratulations!

Taylor Family said...

Congratulations...although I would have never guessed you even had 17 pounds to lose! That's awesome!

Amber said...

YOU GO GIRL! HOT MAMA

Peggy said...

Inspirational!

Banks Family said...

I am so proud of you way to go!!!