the rock and roll marathon - denver

i am so proud because my hubby ran his first half marathon yesterday.  and my baby brother ran his first marathon.  because of logistics i missed brad's finish.  but i did get to see my brother.  he had a huge adrenaline surge at the last minute and powered across the line.  sprint was more like it.  those boys have been training for so long. 

my first thought about marathon running was if you have 5 hours to spend doing one single thing.  why would you spend it running?  i have one bazillion things on my to do list.  and nary a minute to spare. 

but then....

i watched runner after runner go by.  old friend amy.  just passed the one year mark from her breast cancer diagnosis (she kicked cancer to the curb) ran by me at the halfway mark.  so  many in pink.  team in training participants (supporting the leukemia and lymphoma society).  made me think of the big bang and how his life inspired cj and brad to start on this "fit" journey.  so many "SURVIVOR"s running by.  children.  grandparents.  and friends.  mrs. i just flew in from japan for a visit with my newborn and i think i'll run a half marathon in 1 1/2 hours always inspires me.

the whole race mentality is amazing.  to pick something and accomplish it.  for life to tell you, "you can't" and for you to turn around and say, "yes i can."  to see the people cheering.  to reach a personal best.

i'm in.  i'm going to try it.  5k first.  and i suppose i should be able to run the whole loop around town before i get all serious.  i have a hard time running.  i am out of shape.  but i'm inspired.  and that's a start.