Here comes the designer, he is coming across the finish line now. Sorry didn't see you there. This is the story of how I won my own medal. It started like this.
In February of 2015 I entered a competition from Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon to have my design on there medal. After 1 months of Facebook voting my design won. I was so excited to know that I would win my own medal. I started training Immediately. It was hard on those hot summer months but after 5 long months of training it was finally time. My family and I went to Myrtle Beach and, the races started.
We arrived in Myrtle Beach on Friday and picked up our bib. The 5k (which my whole family would be doing) is on Saturday. The half is on Sunday. We played all day on Friday at our favorite hotel, Dunes Village Resort. They have indoor water slides, giant checkers and lots of fun activities. It's my families favorite place to stay in Myrtle Beach.
5k race day : Saturday
My whole family got up on Saturday and got dressed. We dressed up like skeletons since it was almost Halloween. When we got to the starting line everybody wanted pictures with us. I ran with my dad this race because I didn't want to do something that would accidentally injury my self since I had a half the next day. My mom ran with my college and high school brother.
AND THERE OFF..... After we finished we stuck around for the award ceremony. To our surprise my two older brothers placed in there age division. They were both in the same age group and my college brother won 2nd place and my high school brother placed 3rd. They both were super excited. It really made their day. When we got back to the hotel we played the rest of the day.
Half Marathon race day : Sunday
Race morning we got up got dressed and was on our way. When we got to the start line there were people everywhere. My mom, my older brother, and I were all very cold. I thought in my head this is going to be perfect running weather. My mom had made shirts for us all to wear. My shirt said, I made it and I will earn it, My mom's shirt said My son made it and I will earn it and my brothers shirt said my brother made it I will earn it. This was my brothers first half marathon. This was my 3rd one.
BAM. ............. AND there off. All of us felt really good and kept a 9 min mile pace. At mile 3 my dad met us to cheer us on. The race course had water stations every 1 and a half miles. My brother stayed with us the whole time. At the last .2 of a mile my brother ran ahead of us. My mom and I finished at the same time. As I crossed the finish line I heard the announcer say "Here comes the designer, he is coming across the finish line now. I was so happy to get my medal and be done.
At the finish line my dad gave me a Pepsi bottle so I could open something with me medal.
I also met up with my teacher from last year. She also wore a shirt that said my student made it and I will earn it.
When I came across the finish line I noticed my time was soooooo good. I was working on a great PR. My last half time was 2:18 this race I PR'd with 2:03. WOW!!!! All that hard training paid off!!! I was also proud of my big brother, he had the same time just a few seconds shorter. What a great time for his first half marathon.
This was a great race that I was able to encourage others to run with me. My teacher, My brother, and my friends. Each one had a great race. I know 3 of my friends who PR'd their half marathon time. This race will always be my favorite.
Over all this race was an excellent family getaway, great race, and an awesome time. Can't wait to do it next year.
