Idaho- Mesa Falls Marathon and Half Marathon- August 23rd, 2008

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Mesa Falls Marathon

Mesa Falls Marathon- August 23rd, 2008

http://mesafallsmarathon.com/

This was another small race!  David ran the marathon and I ran the half Marathon! This race is ranked by USA today as one of the Amazing races to run before you die! The course is mainly downhill through beautiful farmland and rushing springs. At the end everyone got a huckleberry milkshake from the local drugstore! The best part of this race was the local folks!  I cannot tell you how hospitable they were and engaging!  We stayed at a little cabin close to race start and visited some of the local taverns to get a flavor of the area!  We met some great people there and hope to go back and visit in the future!  The race was VERY well organized and the scenery was absolutely stunning!  Since this is potato land all the goodies we received came in a purple potato sack…neat touch!  One last thing…I left my pre-race clothes on the bus and the race director sent them to my home about 2 weeks after the race, you can’t beat that!  I would definitely recommend this one to anyone going to Idaho!  We went and visited Yellowstone and Old Faithful after the race…beautiful sites!!!

Memories

 

  • Small Race, well organized
  • Locals were very friendly and hospitable
  • Felt as though you were out there on your own in beautiful country
  • No need to rush
  • Beautiful Streams and Waterfalls!
  • Blackberry Shake at end

Completion of all 7 Continents Together- Official Members of the 7 Continents Club!!- July 6th, 2008

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7 Continent Club: http://sevencontinentsclub.com/

Touring Company: http://www.marathontours.com

Today marks the completion of our goal that we embarked on together starting in 2005! We have officially completed a marathon on all 7 continents together! This makes us the first couple in the World to complete a marathon on every continent together. By together we mean that we ran side by side on these marathons together, supporting each other the entire way and at the end, we crossed the finish line together holding hands! You will see this in our pictures for proof! We are very proud of this accomplishment and challenge!!!! The blogs on our journey are short and brief, please read our book when completed to hear about how we worked together setting goals, managing work/life balance especially given we both work for a technology company, supporting each other before the race and during the race, etc. The book will provide guidance on how to set unique goals as a couple not requiring a lot of money, etc. but to provide for a more powerful and loving marriage, healthy lifestyle and successful careers!

Thanks especially to Marathon Tours  and Travel for all of your support on our journey together! Thanks so much to all of our friends, family and fellow runners who supported us throughout this time!  We look forward to our continued relationships and meeting up with you all in future runs!!!

7 Continents Completed (We have ran several marathons in the US, however we are only listing the one below)

Continents Completed

1. Europe– Le Marathon Du Medoc- September 10th, 2005- Race results can be verified by Marathon Tours and Travel- http://www.marathontours.com– see medals in Europe Section

2. Africa– Safaricom Marathon- June 28th, 2006- Verification: http://www.athlinks.com/Race/Event/?raceid=86397&courseid=122055–       See medals in Africa Section

3. Antarctica Marathon– February 26th, 2007- Verification:( Please note- Men and Women started 5 minutes apart so there is a 5 minute discrepencie in finish time.  Pictures demonstrate completion together and this can also be verified by Thom Gilligan at Marathon Tours and Travel- http://www.marathonguide.com/results/browse.cfm?MIDD=1041070226  – See medals in Antarctica Section.

4. South America- Fin Del Mundo Marathon- March 6th, 2007- Verification- Race results can be verified by Thom Gilligan at  Marathon Tours and Travel- http://www.marathontours.com  See medals in South America Section

5. United States– Nashville Country Music Marathon-April 28th, 2007- Verification-http://www.marathonguide.com/results/browse.cfm?MIDD=775070428

6. China- Great Wall Marathon- May 17th, 2008- Verification: http://results.ultimate.dk/liveappcuk/front/search.php?eventid=520&template=uss.htm&Bib=&FirstName=&LastName=hanna&Club=&submit=Serach+Paticipant

7. Australia– Gold Coast Marathon- July 6th, 2008- Verification: http://goldcoastmarathon.com.au/results/past-results/