The run started out at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota. The hour lost didn't phase me as I corralled up and psyched myself up for the next couple of hours of torture...er...running.

Like my last run, this run took us over the Ringling bridge TWICE (about 6 and 7 miles into the run). Talk about a burn. Holy cuh-rap! At about mile 11 my left knee was killing me and I could feel my legs succombing to the oh-lordy-please-stop-running-syndrome. I had been keeping pace of about 10-11:30 miles, even over the bridge! I had to walk for a bit. This was the only amount of walking I did. At MILE 11!! To be honest, I surpised myself. My original goal was to be done before 2 hours 40 minutes. I finished at 2 hours 21 minutes.

In the words of Jeff Probst: Worth running for? Yes, I'd run a thousand miles to get a kiss from this dude!

Reece loved my finisher's medal about as much as he loves his "First Juice". He looks pretty official, doesn't he?! I love this picture of my two favorite "fans"! Notice that I am quite obviously sitting down and shooting up. Yes, this is because once I sat down it was difficult for me to get up!
These two boys are my biggest fans, and I love them for it. They're proud of me and give me strength every single day! I'm pretty big fans of theirs, too. Add ibuprofen to my top 3 and we'll call it a day!