My First and Definitely Not Last Half Marathon!

Jennifer, Amy and me at the finish line!!

Our wonderful husbands Corey (Amy), Ryan (Me) and Harlow (Jennifer) Thanks Guys for all of your great support!!

Ok so yes I am crazy. Last week Ryan told me that some of women in our ward were running a half marathon (13.1 miles to be exact) next Saturday (today), and I thought hmm this is something I have alway's wanted to do, and what better time to do it! At this point I had only ran 5 miles at one time, but figured I had Brinlee and the dog with me, so 13 miles will be easy not pushing a heavy load. Let me just say that I had the best time and feel so invigorated right now!! The race was in Ft. Worth about an hour away, so we went yesterday and stayed the night in a hotel. It was so much fun being with these awesome women Jennifer and Amy. This is definitely going to be a yearly tradition. I am not sure my exact time, but my watch said 2 hours and 17 minutes!!! That is about a 10 minute mile, and I felt awesome at the end. Our husbands were at the finish line to cheer us on and it was perfect!! Thanks honey for being there to support me!!

I have to first start off by giving all the credit for this great post to Denise Roney thanks Denise! I am also very passionate about this and I too wish that President Obama receive's 50 million empty red envelopes!!

Get red envelopes or postcards (http://www.zazzle.com/red_envelope_day_postcard-239994060870346187) and mail them on March 31st to the White House

When:March 31st, 2009

Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores.On the front, address it toPresident Barack ObamaThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington , D.C. 20500

On the back, write the following message.This envelope represents one child who died because of an abortion.It is empty because the life that was taken is now unable to be a part ofour world.

We will mail the envelopes out March 31st, 2009.

Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this event to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50million red envelopes, one for every child who died [in the U.S.] before having a chance to live. It may seem that those who believe abortion is wrong are in a minority. It may seem like we have no voice and it's shameful to even bring it up. Let us show our President and the world that the voices of those of us who do not believe abortion is acceptable are not silent and must be heard. Together we can change the heart of The President and save the lives of millions of children.

Barack Obama spoke at a Planned Parenthood Action Fund event, uttering the now infamous line, "Well, the first thing I'd do as president is, is sign the Freedom of Choice Act. [Applause.] That's the first thing that I'd do."An empty red envelope will send a message to President Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue [The Freedom ofChoice Act, which will essentially "undo" every law currently in place to limit abortion in the U.S.. (i.e., parental consent laws, parental notification, waiting periods, prohibition of transporting a minor girl across state lines to obtain an abortion, etc.)]. It will be quiet, but clear.

Please read more about The Freedom of Choice Act here:http://www.lifenews.com/nat4359.html%20http://www.barackobama.com/2008/01/22/obama_statement_on_35th_annive.php%3Chttp://www.barackobama.com/2008/01/22/obama_statement_on_35th_annive.php<http://www.barackobama..com/2008/01/22/obama_statement_on_35th_annive.php>http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2008/07/one_year_annive.html