The McRae Family: Bryce Canyon Half Marathon 2011

I am not really sure when and where my addiction for running began, but I really can't get enough of it! This year I decided to give the Bryce Canyon Half Marathon race a try.

Shay and Me - before race day.

I trained with some fabulous friends. And, made a few new friends along the way.

Jealin and Shay - you TWO are wonderful!

The stock pile of "Running Goods"

Several members of the running group.

When my little Charlee Boo saw this picture she said, "Wow Mom, that is a big crew!"

Shay and Me

The race started at 6:00 a.m. - so our alarm went off at 5:00 a.m.

Thank goodness our hotel was only about two blocks away from the start line and I loved it!

I didn't feel rushed, had plenty of time to get up, get ready, eat some breakfast and do some stretching. And the best part? We did it in our nice, WARM room.

A few minutes before the start. It was a warm temperature of 47 degrees. For this Southern Utah girl, that is COLD!

Mike and Me

I handed Mike my jacket and snugly blanket. Had a little potty break - gotta love those outhouses and headed down to the road.

But not before one more picture!

I loved that Mike and Dave (Shay's husband) were able to be there with us. They were our own little paparazzi. Snapping pictures left and right! Made me feel famous. For a minute.

I can't believe how fast the sun came up. We hadn't been running for more than a minute and it was light outside! It was also freezing COLD!

I kid you not when I say I couldn't feel my hands. They were numb.