Denver Marathon

I just had a wonderful time running the Denver Marathon with my sister-in-law, Kathi!  So down with marathon #9!  We had such a good time.  Jim & Lauryn came down early & cheered us on.  I also had one of my good friends (from back here in MN) that was out on the course to cheer us on.  Then around mile 15, the whole family came out.  There was nothing better than seeing the family, having them hand me a cup of beer, ringing the cow-bell, & running with us.  Along with the marathon, we spent some time in Breckenridge, where we were able to relax, shop, & enjoy Colorado!

Drinking our glass of beer at mile 15 

 My favorite picture, where the kids came out & ran part of the course with us:

Kathi, Jake, Susanne, Lauryn, Me, Zach, Sean, Jack

 At the finish with Kathi & James (our friend from MN who ran too)

Kathi, Jim, Lauryn, & I



Pumpkin Patch

Last Friday my kids did not have school, so we decided it was a great day to go to the Pumpkin Patch.  It was nice because Jim ended up meeting us there.  I just had to post this picture because I don't think there has ever been one year where we went to the pumpkin patch & the kids were all wearing shorts!  AND...  We were all still hot!   

It was fun to carry out our tradition of the wagon ride, running through the maze looking for the "golden nugget", and picking out the perfect pumpkins.  This is my favorite time of year, with all our traditions & the holidays just around the corner. 

Twin Cities Marathon 2010

This past Sunday, Jim ran the Twin Cities 10 mile race & I completed marathon #8!  Jim did great, accomplishing his goal of running 10 minute miles.  I had the honor of running with dear friends and all three of us finishing together.  The best part of all, I got to be there when my girl friend accomplished her PR.  I was lucky enough to run her first marathon with her, and then be there with her again on Sunday when she finished 8 minutes faster than her overall best.  We had a fun training season and an amazing experience together on Sunday.  Now I am off in less than 2 weeks to run marathon #9 in CO.  I hope I am fully recovered by then!

Jim at mile 2...  Looking good!

Mile 17 - Todd, Carol, & I stop for PB&J

Running in to the finish & pushing for that goal.

Jim & I - my biggest fan!

Friends - Cindy, Jenny, Me, Todd, Carol, & Pam