Austin Half Marathon 2016!

This was my 6th year running the Austin Half Marathon and my husband, Mike’s first. It’s rather notable to brag about Mike’s accomplishment because 4 years ago when we were dating he vowed to never, ever, ever run any race ever! He’s come quite a long way from sleeping in through my races, to holding support signs, to running hand-in-hand (literally) across the finish line. He did great maintaining his pace, having a great attitude, and he didn’t stop even ONCE! I couldn’t be more proud of him for setting a goal, sticking to his training, and following through. Words can’t describe how much it meant to me to share one of my greatest passions with my favorite person. Did I mention that this was his valentine’s present to me? I’m beyond blessed!

Why am I telling you about a random race on the T4K page? This year my team was selected as an official charity of the Austin Marathon and thus had special access to the runner’s expo, volunteer platforms, and charitable donations. I ran with 42 other members who collectively raised over $20,000 for our organization to be used towards cancer research and the leadership development of T4K riders. (I think you can still donate on my donor page at this LINK if you’d like to help me reach my personal goal of $500 outside of my official T4K fundraising).

         Before                                                &                              After 2:20:39

I’m so honored to be able to enjoy my passions of running, being outdoors, and being with my husband while still raising the public’s awareness of cancer, the need for fundraising for research, to represent my team on the course, and finally to honor those I love who are fighting cancer or have fought well.