Ultra Marathon March 28th 2009

The race was called the Buffalo run. There were a few giant buffalo like these around the island...and a lot of real ones too!

We went to Utah this weekend so Mark could run in his first Ultra Marathon. We stayed with the Jardine's and had a blast visiting, shopping, letting the kids play, and most importantly, cheering Mark on at the race! The race was held on Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake. It was a trail race that ended up being 32 miles long (it was supposed to be 31). Mark finished in 7hrs, 35 min. It was so fun cheering for him. The kids loved it, and Tren even ran across the finish line with him. I was so proud of Mark for accomplishing this goal of his. He has trained hard for this race, and says he wants to do more! Way to go Markie! We love and are proud of you!!!
This was our first glimpse of him behind the fence line. Just before Mark came in, Life Flight was there picking up another runner who got dehydrated. Good thing Mark missed all the dust, it was nasty.

Here he is coming down the home stretch! The cow-bells were ringing and everyone was cheering him on. Tren was there for moral support, and finished with Mark.

The body was hurting right about now, but it was almost over!

"Wow, I just ran a freakin Ultra marathon"!

Everyone congratulating Mark after the race.

All the gang posing for a picture after the race. Bruce, April, Jaden, Jessica, Ava, Tren, Ryann, Bailey, and Cooper(who is hiding behind me)! Mark loved that everyone was there cheering for him. We have great friends!!!