TOU

Landon and I actually did it! This is a huge accomplishment for both of us since we just began training this past spring. We had intentions of running the 1/2 marathon, which Landon completed in August. I wasn't able to compete because of health reasons, and so we both set the goal to run the full 26.2 miles. Our intent was to FINISH; and we did! Here are the stats:

Darci DAY

NordicTrack Top of Utah Marathon 09/19/09
Racer Number: 2492 Gender: F Age: 29
Representing: SMITHFIELD UT USA

Actual Start Time: 07:04:39.615 Stop Time: 11:34:03.406

Final Time: 04:29:23.79

Landon DAY
NordicTrack Top of Utah Marathon 09/19/09
Racer Number: 730 Gender: M Age: 31
Representing: SMITHFIELD UT USA

Actual Start Time: 07:04:39.388 Stop Time: 11:50:54.658

Final Time: 04:46:15.27

Before the race we just wanted to complete one marathon and then we would be done. However, after the misery and pain of the first, we cannot wait to sign up again next year. I saw a few signs as I was running that made me laugh. One said, "Run like you've stolen something". Another one which was huge motivation for me said, "MUST BEAT OPRAH". Love it. The last said, "It takes an idiot to run, it takes a special idiot to run a marathon", which is totally true. I don't know what it is about the race. Maybe it is the empowerment that comes from 2500 other runners, maybe the view of the beautiful canyon at 7 am, and maybe just the mental illness that I have, and anybody else that likes to torture their body. All I can say, is TOU 2010, here we come!

Blast from the Past

I can't even count the number of times I slept with these curlers in my hair as a kid. It seemed like a Saturday night ritual that I would stack pillows so I could sit high enough and have my Mom sit and curl my hair. The most common outcome was a high side pony tail that my Mom would spray and make ridiculously poofy. Now it is my girls' turn! They actually LOVE the curlers, and get so excited to make their hair "gorgeous". How fun to have little girls! Brecka & Jada

Good Old Blackfoot Fair & Parade

My family traveled back to the days of my childhood. We went to my hometown to visit the exciting sights and events of the Eastern Idaho State Fair. To begin this one-of-a-kind celebration, it is kicked off with an hour long parade right in front of my grandparents house. This is exactly the same picture that would've been taken back in 1984, consisiting of my siblings, cousins, and friends. Ok, maybe it is slightly different, afterall, we were raised in the 80's. I really need to fix the date on my camera. I guess we didn't travel back in time, we traveled to the future!

I don't think Brecka quit waving the entire parade. Would someone please wave back? Today is also my Dad's birthday. Happy b-day Dad! Thanks for making the weekend so much fun.


I really appreciate Landon putting up with my obsession of the fair and parade. I honestly don't think there is a trashier place then the fair, but isn't that what is all about? Half the fun is just watching the people! Alright, that and the food. Here's the confession: scone nuggets, teriaki chicken, sweet & sour chicken, curly fries, cinnamon roll, pull aparts, cotton candy, kettle corn, tortatoes, a bite of Landon's deep fried snickers, a bite of Landon's hamburger, a bite of Jada's hot dog that slid off my shirt and on the ground (so I guess I didn't really have a bite) and my all time favorite raspberry splash drink. I make myself feel better that this was consumed over a two day period. .....Hence why I am running races.