Monday, April 20

Salt Lake City Marathon - 2009



pre-race

starting line @legacy bridge

mile 22



mile 23



we finished


yes!


I did it! I finished the SLC marathon last Saturday. I finished under 4 hours, (which is what my goal was) pulling through the finish line at 3:53:24. There were over 11,000 participants in the race and I honestly felt pretty good the entire time. Coming up that small hill on State Street towards South Temple was pretty bad though. That was right at mile 24-25. My dad did the 1/2 Marathon and finished right at 2 hours. Overall, it was a great experience and I have just been recovering from the sore legs. I think I will do another one in the future, and recommend that everyone does at least 1 marathon during their life. It is the greatest feeling ever coming across that finish line. I could have sat and watched everyone come across the finish line, it is a moment of pure bliss! After a few days I will be back at it running more often.

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15 comments:

Sally Jensen Interiors said...

Amazing! Great job! Maybe one day...these kids make it hard to find time to train...

Jamie said...

Awesome job! I agree you should do one in your life . . .but only one :) I am proud of you and that is impressive that you felt good the whole time. The last three miles for me are like walking through sand up to my hips . . .If you are up for a 1/2 marathon sometime, I'd love to run with you!
Jamie

*The Hales Family* said...

Nice job! I am amazed when peoplecan run a marathon!

The Bennetts said...

Wow! That is awesome. Nice job!

dannyhaley said...

Well done Marcus!! You inspire us, I wish I liked running more.

natalie said...

Congrats! that is AMAZING!!!!

k. said...

Yay! Good job! Did you cry??

Marcus Lane said...

jamie- I will run a half with you, there's onw in Provo in august. lets do it!

kathryn- no I did not cry...sorry!

Cal said...

Way to go!!

Alli said...

I agree, it's a GREAT thing to do once, but probably not ever again. I'd do a half though. We should make it a cousin half marathon in August! Mandatory fun. I'll instigate it. (I'm serious)

Sam, Julie, Tucker & Maizie said...

wow good for you, that is quite an accomplishment! I bet you felt so good! Good job on making your goal!

shareka said...

I thought about you as I had to drive down 21st south then park my car and walk to the Albertson's right there because I couldn't drive the across the street because you guys were running blocking all kinds of roads in SLC. :) I'm so glad you finished. FABULOUS JOB!! You inspire me!

Anonymous said...

Great Job...way to go!

Hema and Becky said...

Wow! Way to go! What an accomplishment!!!

The Pixton Family said...

Grat job! That is very impressive and I love that Jeff ran also!

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