We're doing it again. But this time we're dragging others with us, our friends Tori and Anita. This year we are doing 11 races in 2011- maybe even a 10k thrown in. The first one was Saturday, March 26th. (Happy birthday to Mom!) It was a fun 5k, probably the most fun I've ever had! Loved it! And a terrific one to start our goal off with. The race was at the Tuacahn Amphitheatre in St. George, UT.
As we pulled into the parking lot I said "Hey, that person has a real Biggest Loser shirt. That's not fair!" Someone else said "She's a real Biggest Loser contestant." "Hey that's Sarah, from this season." I told Alesa (since she was the first on out of the car) to tell her we were cheering for her. Sarah was so cute and gracious and her brother took our picture. What a great way to start the day! 
There was SO much excitement at the starting line! They brought out the "Biggest Loser" contestants right before the start. They got us all hyped up and we even had a couple of minutes to take pictures with them. We were so lucky and were right behind the starting line so we got close ups and pictures! If you look closely at this picture you can see me with my pink sweatshirt and Alesa's long arms. :) The people in the bright yellow/green shirts were the "body guards" who ran right by the contestants the whole time. 
Anita and Alesa took off right from the start, they stayed together about 1/2 way and even ran right by Sarah and got to visit with her a little bit. 
Ahh, Sam, in black. 
The Rocky Theme song happened to come on my shuffle just as I was going up the last hill- it gave me just the kick I needed to finish strong. Alesa and Anita finished more than 10 minutes ahead of me but they came back and met me and crossed with me. I started to get teary eyed as I turned the corner and saw them at the top of the hill, I'm so grateful for good friends! 
Sam, Koli, Adam and Darus were at the finish line giving high 5's as we crossed. I didn't fully get to appreciate it because this is still such a challenge for me and I'm just grateful to cross that line! :) After we crossed Sam was taking pictures. Alesa and Anita had their picture taken with him and kept encouraging me to. I was hesitant, I thought it seemed kind of silly. But, they talked me into it. When I walked up to Sam he just gave me this CrAZy big hug! I was so surprised! But it was fun! He was so big (tall) and he just totally could wrap me up. Yes, I think I might be in love! :D Hee, hee!
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