Wow what a weekend. Shawn, Sam, and I headed to Birmingham on Valentine's Day (Penny is with Aunt Michelle and Callie-more on that later). Shawn was running in his first half-marathon with his sister, Heather and brother-n-law, David in the Mercedes Marathon. We got to Birmingham early Saturday afternoon- this gave us time for them to go pick up their running packets and look around at the expo. Then Shawn, David, and Heather decided they needed to Ride the Route- so I took Sam down to the indoor pool. I think he swam for 2 hours or more(till his eyes were so RED)
That night we meet up with other Decatur runners for dinner at the Sheraton (where we stayed) they had to get their "carbs". No late night for anyone -
That night we meet up with other Decatur runners for dinner at the Sheraton (where we stayed) they had to get their "carbs". No late night for anyone -Sunday morning came early - Shawn got up to get ready to meet everyone down in the lobby around 6:15 to walk over to the start of the race.
( front row: Missy, Karen, Heather, Stacy, Katherine- back row: Shawn, Jennifer, David, Patrick, Megan)
Shawn, Heather, David, and I wore "Livestrong" shirts to honor Papa (he and Nana were suppose to be there but he got sick on Friday and was not able to come- check that blog for more updates on him).
The race started at 7:00- I was really nervous for Shawn (he had been fighting a hurt leg - that has keep him from running for almost 4 weeks and sore throat). But I know my husband when he says he is going to do something HE WILL DO IT!! 
The race started
and after Shawn and Heather past, Sam and I had to go find breakfast.
On our way back to the hotel for breakfast we spotted the runners on another road - so Sam and I took off running hoping to see them once again- Guess what we found them Shawn, Heather, and Patrick were still running together around mile 2 - yeah Shawn is still running with his hurt leg and seems to be ok.
(that is them in the back with the yellow shirts)
The race started at 7:00- I was really nervous for Shawn (he had been fighting a hurt leg - that has keep him from running for almost 4 weeks and sore throat). But I know my husband when he says he is going to do something HE WILL DO IT!! The race started and after Shawn and Heather past, Sam and I had to go find breakfast.On our way back to the hotel for breakfast we spotted the runners on another road - so Sam and I took off running hoping to see them once again- Guess what we found them Shawn, Heather, and Patrick were still running together around mile 2 - yeah Shawn is still running with his hurt leg and seems to be ok.(that is them in the back with the yellow shirts)Now for our breakfast.
We hurried and ate and then back out to watch the finish of the race. David was the first one in with a time of 1hour 34 minutes. (personal best)
Then Heather came in around 1 hour 54 minutes. Way to Go Heather!
Within another 5 minutes I noticed a yellow shirt and hat rounding the last curve and I told Sam to look I think it might be daddy-
Yes it was!!! Go daddy we started yelling Go daddy- I had another lady beside me even yelling for him. He came in at 2 hours flat (but by his watch under 2 hours). He did it - running the whole time !! Way to Go daddy!!
Yes it was!!! Go daddy we started yelling Go daddy- I had another lady beside me even yelling for him. He came in at 2 hours flat (but by his watch under 2 hours). He did it - running the whole time !! Way to Go daddy!! 
These are some great pictures after the race.
this is what you get after you run 13.1 miles - a FREE massage!!
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