Sealy 5 Alarm 5K

On Friday, July 13, the kids and I ran in the Sealy 5 Alarm 5K that was put on by the Sealy Fire Department. The run was a night run, which was pretty cool. The boys ran in the Rookie Run, which was a mile run that started at 9 pm. I ran the 5K, which started at 10 pm. I didn't do too shabby, but would like to sign up for another one and keep improving on my time. Cameron and Jake were in the same age division and they did awesome. Uncle Dane, who put on the run event, presented the boys with their fire truck medals on stage at the after party at the Sealybration. Cameron, placed first, and Jake second.

13.1 in Seabrook 2011

On March 19th, Dusty and I joined the other Katy Youngblood's and ran 13.1 miles in the Seabrook Lucky Trails Marathon. We had a blast and learned a lot of great tips for next years run. Our final chip time was 2 hours and 43 minutes. We consider this GREAT, since Dusty had developed 3 bone spurs a few months before the race. Plus, not to mention that I had only ran outside once before the marathon and it was only 5 miles. We just started training for next year's race this past week. I am so pumped right now and I hope my motivation last all year. Our goal is to run the 1/2 marathon next year in 2:15 (although, I am secretly striving for a 2 hour run-ha!).

Tips for next year:

*I am not aloud to stop for a potty break (saves at least 5 minutes from waiting in line).*

*No walking at the water stations. Keep up the pace or a slower run pace.*

*Stock up on Power Gel Blasts. Favorite flavor is the strawberry banana with caffeine.*

*Might consider wearing a camel back to save from stopping at water stations.*

*Wear a watch to see the time.*

*Double check to make sure Dusty packs his running shorts...to keep from searching for a Wal-mart at 5 am, before the start of the race!*

*lose 20 pounds*

All of us after the marathon: Me, Dane, Kirsten, and Dusty

Pictures of the other Katy Youngblood's (for Mimi)

My cool niece, Abbi, kicking butt and finishing her leg of the relay. Marissa ran first, so I wasn't able to get a picture of her.