Spinx Marathon

Congratulations to Allen for completing the Spinx Marathon (marathon #6) last weekend in Greenville, SC, finishing the race in a personal best of 3:19:59. He was on pace to run around a 3:10, but was slowed by leg cramps the last several miles. However, it was a cool and beautiful day, a great race, and Allen was glad to finish in under 3:20, so you won't hear any complaining out of him!

I decided to dress Natalie in her piggy costume since the race was on the day before Halloween. It was also a very cold morning, so her costume helped to keep her warm too! We cheered Allen on at the 1 and 3-mile markers and then had two hours to kill before we would see him again around mile 26. There was a 5k going on as well, so I enjoyed being able to run it with Natalie in the jogging stroller. After finishing the 5k, we still had time to go get coffee and play on a playground before cheering Allen on to the finish.

A very cranky-looking Natalie. She did NOT sleep well in the hotel the night before and then I woke her up early, dressed her up like a pig, stuck her in the stroller, and pushed her out into the freezing cold. I guess I she had every right to be a cranky little piggy.

Blurry Allen at mile 1.

Allen's backside at mile 3. My photography skills were lacking that morning apparently.

Natalie looking cute and entertaining herself (and onlookers) with coupons as we wait for Daddy around mile 26.

A smiling Allen at mile 26. You'd never know he was struggling!

Finished!

Allen and Natalie posing in front of Fluor Field, where the races all finished by running around the outfield.