Run Tyler Run!

So a while back I decided it was a GREAT idea to run a half-marathon, just to say I did.  So I signed up in May for the Murfreesboro Middle, a 13.1 mile run through downtown Murfreesboro and around MTSU.  After an ankle injury healed up, I began training in June for the October run.  The first 6 miles were no problem, as I had already done a 10K (6.2 mile) run in April.  However, I found that running 13 miles is a whole different ballgame. 

I had only three goals: 

1) Finish the race 
2) Finish in under 3 hours 
3) Don't stop running the whole time

A lot harder than I anticipated...



It's really, really, really, really early....

I'm starting to realize what I signed up to do...

The fast people are up front... so I'm in the very back...

And go!

Found me!  It's like a game of Where's Waldo... if Waldo had a lot of blue MTSU gear on...

Waiting... waiting... waiting...

Meanwhile, my legs are on fire and I can't feel my feet...

Hey, I'm still alive!!!

So close!

I'm smiling because I know I'm never doing that again!

But I got my medal!  And my sticker!

Greg was there for support... and just in case my heart stopped...

Mom came by for moral support, too!

And my biggest fan!  She was so supportive through all my 5 AM runs, late night jogs, and silly dedication to this race.  But I did it in under 3 hours (2:51), I never walked or stopped running, and I FINISHED!!!