Before there were Marathon Runners, Triathletes, All-American Swimmers, League Champion Football Players-there was a little girl who loved to run and run and run. She would go to the back of the pack and wait for the right time and then run like the race was a sprint. With her proud parents watching-Dad at the edge yelling encouragement and Mom yelling encouragement into the camera, she would thrill us everytime. Well she did it again. She has coached many fantastic runners to a few valley championships,but today she decided she would try running a race for herself. Only four months after giving birth to a new baby boy, she ran a Half-Marathon. As her father I am amazed (amazed that anyone enjoys running or wants to go through that punishment)! Well, there she was. She finished the race, very tired, but proud that she could still do it. Time to run 13.2 miles-Me-still running into next week-Nicole- 2 hours and 8 minutes. Way to go Nicole, I am proud of you. Love Dad
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Way to go Nicole! All that hard work paid off.
Wow - what is up with these crazy girls? Nikki did a half marathon too after her baby was born. I don't plan on living up to their example but maybe someday I will learn to love to run like them. I miss ya Nicole. Seriously I was so blessed to live with you during my last year of college. Some days I wish we could go back (just for a day) and enjoy it!! - this is your Heidi (cousin/niece)
Way to go, Nicole! You were always good!
I am so impressed! I realize I haven't ran since I had my first baby, 4 1/2 years ago! I think that would probably kill me.
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