1/2 marathon #2!!!

Last Saturday I completed my 2nd half marathon

13.22 miles in 2:22:50

The day started with a light rain mist and the sun rose to overcast skies.

The weather remained cool (around lo 50 to hi 60) but

became quite humid as the morning progressed.

It was actually great running weather!

I had the great pleasure of having my daughter running by my side!

Erin is training for her first ultra marathon (30.1 miles) next month

and had already put in 22 miles the day before...

Bless her heart as she stayed with me at my pace

while we made our way along the course.

I had been working very hard at keeping myself

at my comfortable pace and running MY race

Any of you that have run in organized races

knows how tough that can be!!

Dear Retired Fireguy was our official photographer

as our son-in-law Chris was also running,

in addition to our new running friends Larry & Tina ~

Chris & Larry both had amazing finish times

for the half marathon and Tina had a fantastic finish

for her very first 5k!!!

After our accomplishments we all shared

great food & beverage in beautiful downtown Sacramento.

It was a wonderful day and it was great to socialize with

fellow running folks who we share the common bond of fitness with!!

The video below was put together for me by Larry who

ran back to Erin & I at about mile 12.5

(this after he had already finished his 13.1 miles!!!)

Larry ran along with me & Erin as the two of them

pushed me to make a strong finish :-)

I truly appreciate all of their positive input and encouragement!

Thanks guys...

Hope you enjoy watching my short video appearance below!!