Today was the big HALF MARATHON! It was so much fun, I loved it! It was beautiful and scenic and a great experience. I ran the entire way (no walking - my first goal), and I finished in under 2.5 hours (my second goal)! That's the good news! Now for the tragic events that took place AFTER the race... So, about 20 minutes after I finished, I'm jumping around so psyched that I just ran 13 miles when I stop and think, "oh boy, I don't feel so good"... I drink some water, eat part of a banana, then start stretching... "oh boy, I REALLY don't feel so good." Mark and I start walking around to all the booths when I see a chair, "I think I'll just sit down for a minute"... Next thing, I'm throwing up, head is between my knees and I'm about as pale as paper. Mark is chatting away to a friend in our ward, oblivious to my dire situation - a woman passes by, asks me if I'm ok, when I'm semi-responsive, she calls for backup. Two EMTs arrive on the scene, by now Mark takes notice and rushes to my aid. They take my blood pressure and it's 80/50 which is apparently very low and then argue over what's wrong with me, was it my electrolytes? No, I drank too much water? No, I'm pregnant? No, it was my inhaler? It went on and on until they finally decided I needed to go to the hospital... all the while I start perking up and feeling better! But every time I lifted my head, there was this rush of nausea, so they decided it was time for the stretcher. Yes, I ran 13.1 miles and was carried, no wheeled off the field on a stretcher! Yes, I covered my eyes with my own two hands to avoid eye contact from my fellow runners... all staring and wondering,"What happened to her?" I actually heard a little girl ask that to one of the EMTs! I was so embarrassed. They took me in the ambulance to Mark's car then I went home to crash on the couch before the best shower I've ever taken in my life. So, here are some pictures!! And, as soon as I download the video clips, you'll be able to see me cross the finish line AND get wheeled off on the stretcher (don't I have the greatest husband??? He filmed me in my best and worst moments....) I can't help but love him! It's the funniest video clip I've ever seen and I can't stop laughing.
April, Suzanne, Melanie, Christy, and me right before the race, we were amped!
My proud moment!
It was so fun to have my boys there to cheer me on!
Me & Suzanne, Running Partners, Visiting Teachers, Moms with Boys, and Great Friends
5 comments:
You women are crazy! I am in for the next one, and then we can barf together after! I am glad to hear you made your goals and are ok to tell about it!
Whoa, that sounds crazy Kristy! You are amazing. I hope you are feeling better now. I was rolling when I read that your husband didn't even notice, silly men!
Oh my gosh I am so proud of you!!! I seriously got teary eyed reading about it- you are awesome. And the barfing in public is classic, when I am prego I tend to do that occasionally and it is so mortifying. Love how you were carried out in style too :) WAY TO GO KRISTY!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT! First off - so proud of you girls, but secondly - I wasn't sure to laugh or be sad when reading your story. So stinkin' crazy. Are you feeling better. I might need to come help you out and give you a hand after all the help we got this weekend. I'll call you later today. Congrats! I'll be honest...I don't think I could ever do it!!
That is so awesome! I am so proud of you guys, i wish I could have been there to cheer you on, because one things for sure, I wouldn't have been able to finish the run....
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