After 3 months of training, the big day has finally come and gone. Today, I was among twenty two thousand other people participating in the 11th annual Flying Pig Marathon here in Cincinnati. Our day started bright and early, as the race started at 6:30 a.m., and although the morning started out with rain, the weather eventually cooperated and we only had to deal with drizzles the first couple of miles. We made great time. We finished our 13.10 miles earlier than we anticipated at 3 hours and 31 minutes, giving us an average walking time of 16 minute miles. The pig is a rather difficult course thanks to the hilly nature of Cincinnati, and it was quite challenging at times. I think the most significant climb was around mile 6 or 7, where you begin a two and a half mile steady uphill climb. But we did it, and I have my medal to prove it!!! Our Northside MRDD team also raised over $2,000 for the upcoming MRDD tax levy campaign which will help provide support for people with disabilities.
Check another exciting accomplishment off my 30 for 30 list.
Me, Amy, Maria, and Carol
(my marathon buddies)
My feast of food at our post-marathon lunch
at Boswell's Ally
Darcy supporting his mommy by wearing
his Flying Pig Marathon scarf.
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