Last weekend My mom and I went to San Francisco. I was picked from a lottery draw to run in the NIKE WOMEN'S MARATHON. We had so much fun and i enjoyed spending time with my mom, shes the best and such a good supporter! i really missed Peyton and Cole while i was gone, but i can now say i ran a marathon!
This picture was in the Market, there were so many fresh goods, i wish i could shop there everyday! I took this picture for Cole though, he is always teasing me that i love cheese to much.
This wall had all the names of the participates, over 30,000
Here's my awesome mom in front of the wall
the wind was crazy, this is Alcatraz across the bay
fresh shrimp in the bay... so so yummy
Start line... early morning!
the streets were packed with runners, i didn't actually cross the start line for about 30 min. after the start.
The Expotique was way energetic and fun! that's where we got my run packet
I saw this girl before I started, she was so cute cheering on her friend "Nicole"
After I finished i was so cold, it rained on us the whole time, but it didn't bother me till i was done, then it got cold fast! the ocean was so pretty and the waves were rolling in!
#1 Fan, i love my mom, she froze to death, but stuck it out for me THANKS MOM!
There i am in the white... i was so happy to see that finish line!
My mom took a bus to different stops and cheered me on, it totally helped! There i go!
This race was such a neat experience! i cant explain the emotions i felt after i finished, i felt so amazing (and hurt)! The stories of people i heard along the way were life changing. The race was a benefit for leukemia and lymphoma society and i feel so privileged i was able to participate!
The course was so breath taking, i ran down market street, through fishermans warf, past Alcatraz, past the golden gate bridge, down the beautiful board walk, through the san francisco zoo and around lakes. I finished next to the beach, the air was so fresh. It was Amazing! Thanks again mom for going with me!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
I Did It! 26.2 Miles!
Posted by Nicole Hacking at 8:27 AM
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ok is it pathetic that i am tearing up! i loved how sweet you talked about your mom. you are amazing for running a marathon! way to go nicole!! xoxo
Way to go Nicole! Great job! :) What a fun experience for you!
Amazing! I cant believe you did it by yourself I thought it was hard and I even had people to run with. Good job!! Im jealous you got to run that! I want to do another one so maybe Ill try to get in that one:)
Wow Nicole. That is seriously awesome. I don't think I could ever run that far. Good for you. I'm so impressed!
Wow Nicole!!! That is amazing!! Good job:)
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