Let’s talk about the race! We started the morning at 4:30 am, got dressed really quickly, grabbed some breakfast (yogurt for me) and drove a few blocks to the race start. Yes, we drove .5 miles to go run 13 miles.
Utah weather is beyond unpredictable and it was pretty cold outside…luckily I brought two extra sweatshirts and sweatpants. We had to wait in line for the busses for about 30 minutes but even though Billy was cold and tired of waiting, he was still smiling.
Once we got up the canyon (it was a point to point 1/2 marathon which is always my favorite) we hung out, waited in line for the bathrooms and cheered on the marathoners, they started at 7 and the 1/2 started at 7:15. There were only 247 marathoners and 1,100 1/2 marathoners.
Then it was our time to go! i don’t even know what to say about this picture, I just feel bad Billy had to deal with a girl high on running for a hundred minutes straight.
The race course was identical to a training run that Billy, my BIL and I did a few months ago here! The first 2 miles are a STEEP downhill. It is easy to go out way too fast on this course and trash your quads early on so we made sure to hold ourselves back. Actually I made sure to hold myself back….this race was just a training run for Billy, this was his easy pace;)
Once we got out of that smaller canyon we came out into Provo Canyon which is my absolute favorite place in the world to run. I made sure to keep Billy really entertained the whole race as you can tell.
We ran along the trail for about 6 miles. It was cool, overcast and beautiful… perfection!
At mile 6 I really had to use the porta potty. Stupid salad the night before. This was the first time I have ever had to stop for the porta potty during a race, not fun stopping and then having to get back into a groove again.
After the canyon you enter a straightaway for the last 5 miles on our usual Saturday morning running course. The 5k started at 8:30 so towards the end of our race they ZOOMED past us. Talk about motivation when a group of 10 year olds go flying past you.
The last few miles I started getting tired (like wanting to go to sleep tired, I miss taking caffeine before a race) but Billy had prepared a list of jokes to keep me entertained and thinking about other things.
I totally beat Billy by one second muahahaha. 1:39:33. Turns out that after running only 5 miles in the last two weeks that I didn’t lose too much running fitness….if you have to take some time off, don’t worry, running will be there for you when you are back. I am so happy I took off time to let my ankle heal and not try to push through it so I could run pain free again yesterday.
Since the course was right in our area there were a bunch of friends doing it too. The gorgeous Sasha:
and the gorgeous Camille:
Towards the end of the race I was starting to get a little hot but the second I stopped I was freezing and layered on my sweatshirts again.
Award goes to Provo City Marathon for the best post-race food of french toast…it tasted so good.
Jake and Andrea BOTH took 1st place in the 5k. Andrea- 17:08 and Jake- 15:02. They are my heroes.
We watched the marathoner winners come in and the first finishers tied….they are buddies and were just using the marathon as a training run. They ran a 2:27!
Next we went to go meet up with Katie and Brandon to run a mile with them at mile 23. This was their first marathon and they did incredible. They were still happy and hilarious even thought they had already ran 23 miles!
They finished strong and I know Katie wants to do another one…right Katie?!?!
The Utah crew:
Rachelle ran an incredible 5k (19:35), Julia rocked the marathon and Ashley (who is running the Ogden marathon in a few weeks) was the best cheerleader!
The only negative I can think of for me about this race was just waiting for the busses (kind of our fault for coming towards the end of bus loading) but everything else was perfect. It was really well organized, tons of volunteers and the swag bags/shirts/post-race food was awesome!
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Marathoners and 1/2 marathoners: What mile do you hit the wall at? Have you ever ran a marathon and NOT hit the wall?
Have you ever had to stop at the porta potties during a race?
What was the smallest race that you have ever done? How many people?
How do you keep your hair out of your face during a race? Hat, visor, head band or bobbi pins.
Have you eaten anything super delicious today?
Nice Race Janae….and Billy…and all the bloggers I “know” in the pics!!!
that french toast looks like it’s all egg! lol
Isn’t it the best how we all feel like we know each other through our blogs ha. I think tons of eggs is the key to good french toast:) Have an amazing day gorgeous girl!
I hit the wall today at mile 11 for my 3rd half.
No-but there were LOTS of people in line for most of today’s course!
I own over 20 sweaty bands. It is a problem, but I LOVE them & they work.
Post race chips & salsa. A day late, but still good!
CONGRATS on your third 1/2 marathon, you are amazing! 20 sweaty bands…I am so jealous!
:) great job!
Thanks so much Sana!
You are unreal. You’re pregnant, you had to stop at a porta potty, and yet you STILL ran a 1:39?? You are my hero! ;)
HAHA thanks Kristen. PS Your kale chips look so good! I seriously can’t imagine running through your last half, you are my hero! Hills and heat kill me!
You guys are awesome! Congrats!
French toast? Brilliant.
Thanks so much! Seriously, all races need to offer french toast!
2:27 training run?!? My jaw has dropped. Please keep the silly Janae face pics coming :)
it looks so pretty there! I would like to come run a half marathon in Utah! I’m running one along the coast in MA next week and I’m hoping the views distract me from the fact that I am not really prepared!
You should come run a half marathon here…pretty please, we will run together. Good luck at your half next week and please let me know how it goes!
congrats! you look gorgeous pregnant by the way!
Thanks so much Nicole!
Thanks so much Janae, you’re an angel!!
Anytime!
Congrats Janae!! I love how the bib is RIGHT over your little girl, she’s going to be a born runner :)
And you’d be so proud, I just rocked a 3:26 marathon this morning!! I’ll catch up to you one day (not really, but one can dream) ;)
OH MY GOODNESS KATHERINE, you are absolutely incredible. WAY TO GO GIRL!!!
YAY!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you :)
What a speedy preggo mama you are!! And a very special way to spend an anniversary too! :-) Congrats on both occasions!
Thanks so much Tia! WAY TO GO ON YOUR 5k…teach me how to be speedy like you!
Per your recommendation 2 years ago I got the ergo, then I got anhtoer one because I love it so much. I put all three of my kids in it (one at a time of course) there weights aren’t that big of a range but they all fall somewhere in the 23-36 pound range. I mostly use it on my back, except for when I want them to sleep. Yes I hate the belly fat thing too, but oh well it’s part of the deal. I’ve never tried the beco, but I don’t feel like I have a need to I’m pretty much 100% satisfied with my ergo. When my babies are infants I use the bjorn (and most recently the moby, while the weather’s cool) or I swaddle them in a blanket and plop them in the ergo front carrying (I don’t have the infant insert but this seems to work just fine and they’re all nice and swaddled). We got our ergos for $45 and $50 on craigslist which is well worth the price for how much we use them.
Three words blood orange gelato, so good!
And now you are making me crave that like crazy ha! That sounds soooooo good!
That french toast is talking to me from the screen ><
Congrats! It looks like you guys had a great time!
About the hair…sometimes (like now) I have to grow my hair out for a role, which I usually kinda hate. Like right now I can’t have layers because frontierswomen wore their hair all one length, but that look is not exactly hot on me. It DOES mean that my hair stays out of my face all by itself, though! This is the major bonus of one-length hair.
Also, I have no room to talk, as Alex has to grow a giant beard. So I guess going without layers isn’t so bad. ; )
You already amaze me and your love for running (by amaze I mean I’m slightly jealous. And by slightly, I mean insanely), but the fact that you’re running a 1/2 at this point during your pregnancy is so inspiring! I’d be asleep a lot I think at this point :)
You look fantastic!
Nice job you two!
I always hit the wall at mile 20 during marathons. Like cant move another step, might die wall (ok a little dramatic!).
Today I ate some cinnamon sugar pita chips and they were amazing. I’m thinking they were a pregnancy craving because I just “had to have them” when we went grocery shopping :)
i hate how i just now feel like eating that french toast ;) haha!
it was so great seeing you at the finish! thanks for cheering for me. yesterday was mentally TOUGH but i am so glad i fought through. here is to hoping i never crash at mile 15/16 of a marathon EVER again. if i have to crash…anywhere after 20 miles is much more appreciated ;)
I totally read about katie and brandon in the newspaper today! There story is too cute and I was wondering why Donny Osmond was hanging out at mile 6…haha! Love that they ran together and glad they were all smiles at the finish!
Congrats and Happy Anniversary to you and Billy! Your all’s endless positivity, amazingness, and encouragement is an inspiration! have a good day :)
I finished my first half marathon this morning! I hit a wall around 11.5 when I felt like I was going to die but just wanted to sprint to the end. Im shocked I didn’t have to go to the bathroom during it since I drank so much water before! I always run with a lululemon headband which is my lifesaver.
My post race meal(s) have been amazing and will be posted on my blog asap… or as soon as I can get out of bed….
PS I ran 1:39 too!!
the race sounds beautiful, glad yall had fun! congrats to all the racers!!
ive used the porta potties n 2 races. 1 in a 1/2 and i was totally fine with it because i was taking it easy and the 2nd time in my last marathon and i blame that stop for making me miss my goal by 80 seconds. i will pee myself next time instead….
i love wearing headbands, and i just made chocolate covered katies chickpea blondies and they are delicious. 1/2 the pan = in my belly already :)
Everyone’s 1/2 marathon recaps get me so pumped for my first! Great time for you and Billy (and Baby HRG) ;-)
That looks like such a fun race! And beautiful scenery too. Great job!
I usually keep my bangs back with one long clip and my hair in a ponytail. I haven’t found a headband yet that doesn’t slip!
girl, you are amazing, I can only dream of that kind of finish time, and pregnant!!! I just love reading about your running and food, my two favorites!!! Ran the Indy mini marathon yesterday, PR’d with a 2:04, have a goal of a sub 2 hr mini, it will be done this year, oh yes!! :) Thank you for inspiring all of us runners!!!!
Looks like a fun race! And I think you’re the only person I’ve heard of eating yogurt pre-race! I think that wouldn’t agree with my stomach…
Nice job!!
I hit the wall at mile 20.5 on my first marathon. It was horrible. But my friend helped push me through it!
So impressed you’re still at it!!
great job! you are so impressive!!
I worked my buns off to run a 1:39 half this weekend and you did it more than half way through a pregnancy. That’s not even fair.
I have run three marathons without hitting the wall including twice at Boston. I love that race.
You are incredible. 1:39 pregnant, almost 2 weeks off running, and porta potty stop. I can’t even imagine what your times are going to be like post-baby. Congrats!
I have never had to stop at a porta potty during a race but it’s always a fear of mine.
I had delicious deviled eggs at brunch today. I was surprised to see them on the menu so figured I would give them a shot and it was a good choice!
Looks like y’all had fun! I think it’s so cool that you went and ran a mile with your friends running the marathon. Y’all are so supportive!
I made a delicious egg sandwich tonight – toasted English muffin, goat’s milk creamy cheese, homemade strawberry jam (recipe on my blog), and dippy egg. It was SO good!
You look way too cute to have just run a race!
I started hitting the wall in my 1/2 at about mile 11, but since there was so little left, I could power through it.
I use a headband all the time when I run…and when I’m paranoid, like before a race, I might bobby pin it too. I have super thick, wild, curly hair.
Ok, I totally want to visit Utah now. It looks beautiful!
Awesome job! I got to be a spectator today at the Vancouver Marathon and it was so much run to watch all the speedy runners come flying to the finish! I had two friends running (I was supposed to but baby said no) and they did awesome!
Shrimp fried rice! And the hubs is making cinnamon sugar donuts for dessert :) you should come! I loved how scenic the run down was, although my quads are pretty sore today so I think i took some of those a little too fast
The smallest race I’ve ever done was an 8k for a local charity. It was so small we didn’t even have bibs or timing tags. I’d say there were less then 100 people ;) It was fun though and for a good cause which is what really matters!
That’s the perfect question for me to answer today. Usually I hit the wall around mile 10-11 in a half marathon. This morning I ran straight into it at MILE 8. I was shocked and exhausted and had to fight a tough mental battle to get me through those last 5 miles. I wish I had a camera…the forest presever was beautiful, but my pictures were not as pretty as your view! This morning’s race had ~900 people, which was small and I loved it.
Congrats on the awesome half! I ran my first half marathon today, the flying pig. It was an amazing experience!
Good job! So fun to run with friends and fam. And yes, I’ve had to use the porta potties. Definitely not fun but what’s a girl to do with all that fiber? TMI but there you go.
Awesome time! I came in almost exactly an hour after you and Billy. I’m amazed you ran that time while pregnant. Great job!
But, the combination of Magelby’s French Toast and Creamies made my day! What a great combination!
Congrats on an awesome run! The only thing I could think of while reading this is how jealous I am that you have weather you can wear a sweatshirt in. Sooooo hot in Orlando. Send some of that down here, mmmkay?
I just read your Park City post before this one, so now I have to say, next time you should fuel for your half marathon with an apple pie caramel apple :) Awesome race, I still can’t believe you’re able to run so well so far into your pregnancy, you should be so proud of yourself!
Great job, guys!!! I don’t normally like to eat right after a race (I usually need a few hours to get hungry again) but I would consider breaking my own rules for french toast! Amazing. And how do you manage to have such good hair for races? There must be some secret! :)
I ran a full marathon (Chicago 2009) where I never hit a wall. I think it helped that it was REALLY cold and we weren’t able to get up to our start corral, so we were forced to run slower for the first 5 miles or so until the pack thinned out, which probably saved us fatigue in the end. By mile 22, my friend and I kept saying back and forth to each other (seriously like 20 times) “we’re doing this! we’re really doing this!” I am sure we looked totally insane!
I can’t believe you ran a race preggo. Kara Goucher would be so proud.
katie is one of my best friends since jr high! her and brandon are the greatest! good job on the half! if you want a running buddy ever, let me know! now that your pregnant i could finally keep up with you :)
You better not be kidding about running together! I am totally in! Name the day and I am there!
Congratulations on your anniversary and race! I ran the Austin marathon in February and for the first time ever, I NEVER hit a wall, felt fantastic the entire time and got a PR… You win some, you lose some.. It’s all a part of the game.
Congrats on your anniversary! That french toast looked soooo delicous too, I’ve never had seen that yummy of race food!!
I loved this race, I thought they did such a good job putting it on! I couldn’t believe how good I felt…I never felt like I was out of breath or pushing too hard at ALL.The course and weather was so great that my legs were tired, but I had so much left in the tank at the end…I ended up getting a 29 second PR! Crazy how the body works that I could do that 18 weeks pregnant and feel so great at the end.
You are just amazing though to be even further along and do it so effortlessly!
I actually did not hit the wall at my first marathon – the NYC last year :)
I wear lightweight cap in all the races to keep my hair off.
And now I am even more jealous to know that you ran 1:39 with porta potty stop at 6 months pregnant!!! That equals my PR! You are so damn fast! Awesome :)
I tend to hit the wall at mile 8 of a half. Have never done a full. I did have to stop during my race last fall and it cost me a PR. But if I hadn’t stopped, I probably would have slowed way down anyway. So hard to tell really.
I did a trail half of about 300 people. That was small.
A ponytail works fine for me. No bangs.
I ate too many things over the weekend. Boo
The Kidless Kronicles
Can I say how funny I find it that your pregnancy pace and Billy’s easy pace beats my PR by 4 minutes. You guys are awesome!
Congrats on smokin’ Billy!
Super delicious – puffins peanut butter cereal and unsweetened vanilla almond breeze. Amazing!
GREAT job to you both on the half! You are making me miss racing just a little bit :) I love small races! I ran the Galveston marathon in Feb and won 3rd place in my age group! Definitely great perks to running smaller races. ;-)
Yay, congrats!! Amazing job by the both of you!
The baby is making you faster! :-)
Great seeing you guys again. Memorial Day 10K!!… it will be an automatic PR for Billy since he’s never run one before! :-)
Yay! I’m seriously so glad I ran into you. I realized as Russ and I walked away that I probably sounded like a complete stalker! Your blog let’s me know so much about you :) Haha. Anyway, I am looking forward to our lunch w/Natalie sometime this summer!
Are you doing another race soon? I want to do one with you!
I’ve I’ve only run 1 half-marathon (a few weeks ago), but I hit the wall around mile 11.
Only time I ever have to stop at porta potties seems to be in 10ks — the last two 10ks I did, I had to stop.
Smallest race I ever did was about 30 or 40 people. I was so mad because I got second in my age group, but they decided not to give out 2nd and 3rd place awards since it was so small. They had the trophies ready and everything but decided to hold onto them. How rude! ;)
I wear a ponytail and a headband.
It’s our intern’s last day at work, so we just went out for Mexican. Had a very good spinach and mushroom quesadilla!
You really are amazing. I bet baby girl is going to be a runner herself. I find that my baby girl moves way too fast. Oh, and she kicks her legs like you wouldn’t believe. Plus, she always falls asleep to the treadmill. I’m guessing that sound is soothing to her like the binky.
Congrats again!!! You rock.
I don’t think I’ve ever hit the wall at a half marathon. On one of my marathons I hit the wall at mile 24. During Boston I hit the wall at mile 10… or maybe that was I’m dehydrated and dying wall.
I’ve done two marathons, both at Walt Disney World. The first year, I hit the wall about mile 20, and while I did finish, it was very difficult and I didn’t enjoy any of the last 6.2 miles except the end! A year later, I did the same race, with completely different results. There was no wall for me this year; I took over 30 minutes off of the previous year’s marathon; AND this race was the second part of the Goofy Challenge, which meant I had done a half marathon the day before. I think the reason the marathon went so well was because I was doing the Goofy. It forced me to train much better than I had the year before!
Congratulations! Yall did great!
Ill be doing the Ogden half next weekend! I’m very excited!
You’re the best for running with us! Seriously thank you thank you thank you!! I am already thinking about my next marathon
Call me crazy, but I don’t think I have ever hit the wall during a marathon. I usually like the later miles of a race and much prefer them to the beginning, when I’m trying to get into a steady stride. To me, getting going presents much more of a wall!
I feel your pain having to stop during the race! I ran the Pittsburgh Half Marathon this Sunday and had to stop not once but TWICE!! Ahh! It’s so hard to get the legs moving again after those stops! You still had an amazing finish time despite your stop! Happy Anniversary!!
Congrats on an awesome run, and happy anniversary!
At the Disney Marathon in 2010, I had to use the porta-potty FOUR times!! It was kind of ridiculous. I wasn’t even having stomach issues; I just really had to pee!