Grand Rapids 1/2 Marathon

Today was the Grand Rapids Marathon and 1/2 Marathon. Tracey has been training for several months for the 1/2 marathon and completed her journey today. We were a little nervous that she wasn't going to be able to make it due to the fact that on Thursday she was diagnosed with bronchitis and a sinus infection. In fact, even at 5:45am this morning we were talking through whether she should do it or not. She hadn't run in one week. Obviously, she went for it. And, I think she is pleased that she did it. She beat her best time by about 10 minutes! As usual, Kyle, Clara, and I packed up the bike, Burley, and snacks and headed down to the race with her. Since it was 38 degrees we all bundled up. Once the race started, the kids and I rode out 6 miles to Millenium Park to see Mommy at about the half-way point. Plus, we were able to play on the playground. When we saw her, she looked great. There was no indication whatsoever of illness. After seeing her there, we rode back to mile 10, then mile 11, then back to the finish. We saw her at all of the spots. Her race time was an outstanding 2:07:37! Following the race, she told me that she did great until about mile 11, then started to feel quite fatigued and a little under the weather. After the race...and vomiting...she said that she was happy the race was over. And, that this was the last race of the season. Whew....