Congrats to Marissa

Posted: November 30th, 2008 | Author: Nathan K. | Filed under: | No Comments »

I was so impressed with Marissa this morning.  After joining the mass of humanity that was running the Seattle Half Marathon with our friends Matt and Asayo, she was still smiling at mile 12.85…  I wouldn’t have been smiling after the first two miles, but that is me.

My job was to be chauffeur and Cheerleader-in-Chief, which hopefully I was able to do to everyone’s satisfaction.  I will say that it couldn’t have been easier.  Everyone I met was having a great time and really enjoying themselves.

My one disappointment was in not seeing the lady who had a t-shirt with picture of herself much heavier than she was. There was a caption that said “I have run my butt off!”  Now, that is cool.

On a side note, it is amazing to see so many people of different ages and athletic ability participate in these typs of events.  It almost makes me feel bad for being a spectator (but not quite)

Here is the whole crew after the big run:

From Left to Right we have Amy (Cheerleader), Marissa, Me (Cheerleader), Alexis (Cheerleader), Asayo and Matt.  Quite a bunch if you ask me.

Everyone seems happy to be at the finish line!  Thanks to Amy and Alexis for coming out this morning.  I know how important it is for people to see friends and family throughout the race.

Marissa mentioned that if it weren’t for seeing friends; Aubrey, Matt (different one), Carmen, and many others that she would have had a much harder time.

Congrats everyone!

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