This is my 2nd year in a row doing the Icebreaker Indoor Marathon at the Pettit National Ice Center. This year, I was so happy to have my brother, Eric run it too. Neither of us were feeling great from the start... Eric was pretty sick and I never really recovered from my race in Jackson, Mississippi 2 weeks ago. I knew it wasn't a good sign that my legs felt heavy at mile 6 but at least I wasn't trying to keep from throwing up like Eric!
Gretchen and the kids came to see my last 5 miles. I really enjoyed that. At most marathons, I'm a long way from home and there's nobody waiting for me at the finish line. This was extra-special to have the people I love most, cheering me on and hugging me at the finish.
Gretchen and the kids were waiting with high-fives and signs each time I passed.
Just like last year, Lilly ran the last little bit and crossed the finish line with her super-proud daddy.
I finished the 96 laps in 4 hours and 31 minutes. If you didn't see it before, here's the link to me filming one lap around the Pettit a few weeks ago. I was so happy to finish and cheer on Eric. He had such a great attitude and high-fived everybody around the track on his final lap. This is a great event and I think I may do it next year too - Eric may need some convincing :)
For the super-bored: Here are some more pics from the official website Me and Eric, Eric, Me, Me, Me, a shot of the ice, and Eric,
4 comments:
Hi Matt! I remember you from this race. Sorry you weren't feeling well but glad that your family was there for your finish (this was one of my races where I had no one at the finish). Thanks for the comment on my blog. Actually, that was a draft post I'd written on a test blog that I should have made private (I often go through several iterations on my race reports). My real blog is: HumbleTriathlete.blogspot.com, if you're interested.
Best of luck on your other races and 101 goals!
YES, I check your blog!!! So what is your next race and maybe we can come? We need to cheer on our favorite son in law! but seriously... you are!
Nice job with #12 Matt! I am considering the Trailbreaker Full now that they have a medal!
Thanks for including me in another of your marathon adventures. I might be taking a break for awhile though. Can't wait to hear about future races!
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