Yesterday, from eight in the morning until almost 2:30 in the afternoon, my husband ran. He participated in the Peterson's Ridge Rumble, a 40 mile trail run that started in Sisters, Oregon (about 2 hours southeast of us).
I just had to come here and share a few photos and brag a bit.
I just had to come here and share a few photos and brag a bit.
Here he is (below) at the last aid station. At this point he had run a little over 34 miles. The girls & I raced around (in the car) all day trying to catch him running by so we could yell and cheer and give him high fives. It was a little frantic trying to catch him before he sped by, but mostly really fun. I tend to get pretty wound up when he runs in these races--I just find it all very exciting. And inspiring.
The finish!
Done! Whew. Food and rest in order.
So, here he is, my brave, studly husband. Can you tell I'm proud? <3
phew! i'm pooped driving 40 miles! way to go, julie's husband!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Matt!! I can't run a mile let alone 40. He is on my hero list now. :) Thank you for sharing this. I am inspired to begin my walking again. ♥
ReplyDeleteThree cheers for Matt! Can't even believe it is possible to run 40 miles! Congratulations, Matt. That is seriously inspiring.
ReplyDeleteYou know that is so inspiring, wow. I am working on walking a mile since my illness. I can just see you driving around trying to catch him... I would be excited too. Congratulations to your husband. amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Julia... 40 miles?! That's absolutely amazing. Brighton just had its annual marathon which is a mere walk in the park if you add an extra 14 miles on top.
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations to Matt!
Wow! That's amazing :) No wonder you're proud!
ReplyDeleteI'm very impressed! How cool that your entire familiy was involved, sounds like a fun day!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! I am still pretty pleased I ran my first half marathon on Sunday. That's just 13 miles. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteomg!!!!! awesome!!!!! what an inspiration--and an amazing accomplishment. send him our best.
ReplyDeleteour love and hugs to you all