Sunday, August 30, 2009

Some Excuses

Well it's been over a month since I posted and here's some reasons why:

GRE. I took it. I don't have to take it again. I'm happy with my scores. Friday afternoon I breathed easy for the first time in 4 months.

Top of Utah Half Marathon. Julie and I trained for it and ran it on Saturday. It was such an incredible experience. Thank you Julie for encouraging me through all those miles when I thought I was going to die.



Big thanks to my family and friends that made such a big effort to come all the way to Logan and cheer Julie and me on. It made all the difference.

There are others, but I'm not blogging about them now. I'm resting my sore body because school starts tomorrow.

12 comments:

Chess said...

Hahaha "Near Death Experiences"!! I can't believe you ran that. I would die. Literally. But congratulations on the GRE, that's so wonderful!

PS. I know I'm leaving out all the details. I just don't know what's going to happen, so I'm loathe to spill.... haha!

Lauren said...

I am so happy you are not dead!! and congrats on the GRE, good to have that stress over.

Kelsey M. said...

YAY on the GRE scores!!! And YAY for the half marathon!! I am so sorry I couldn't be one of those who came and cheered you on :(. Please know that I was there in spirit 100%. Oh and that I love you very, very much. Thanks for updating the blog :)

Kelsey M. said...

P.S. that picture is adorable. you look teeny tiny.

Julie said...

we did it we did it we really really did it!
verification word: godfuled... like god fueled our run. woot.

Unknown said...

way to go on your half marathon!!! that's such a huge accomplishment!

Logan said...

You made it through! I had a blast up there this weekend and it was so fun to see you guys cross the finish line! Ten points for Mare! :)
As for the GRE... yay!!! I'm so excited for you!

Grant and Teresa said...

Mare! Congrats on the GRE and running the half marathon! You are amazing! I hope life gets a little less stressful for you for a few weeks before school gets going too much! I'm so proud of EVERYTHING you do! You are an amazing person!

Olivia.Leta said...

Congratulations! Running is the greatest, isn't it?

Margaret said...

You're AWESOME!!!!

kimmy said...

Is that ambulance just in case you needed it? haha jk

Congrats tho!

Leisa, Cory and Suzie Galloway said...

Wow. Major mental (GRE) and physical (half-marathon) exertions there. Congrats and great job!