Today my amazing Dad ran and finished his third marathon! He ran in the Deseret News marathon and finished in 4:08 - pretty amazing if you ask me!
I am pretty proud of my Dad - can I just brag for a sec? He has always liked walking over the years. He would go for long, long walks (we're talking like someone would drop him off at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon and then he'd walk home!). In fact, this song always has reminded me of him...
A few years ago he decided to start running, and he eventually ran his first marathon (the Deseret News marathon). Then, a little over a year ago, my Dad decided once and for all that he was tired of being overweight. So, he just started walking. He decided to walk to work and hasn't stopped since. Every single day he walked four miles there and four miles back. Then he started running. He has lost TONS of weight and is healthier than he has been in a long time (not to mention he is handsome and tan as all get-out!). I am so proud of him!
We got to go cheer him on today as he ran his third marathon and got his best time ever.
my boys waiting for Dad near the finish line
can't wait to see Bapa!
here he comes!!
you can make it!
nearing the finish...
way to go, Popsy!!
Dad and his friend Burke, one of his counselors in his bishopric
James was so excited to see his Bapa
James with his Aunt Baba
The fam
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