8th Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

I have always had a connection to the Oklahoma City Bombing. I grew up in Oklahoma and was in middle school when our history class saw on the T.V. the horrible images of the bombing and devastation. I remember being very moved and upset by the loss of life and innocence of our state and the people who were taken that day in April of 1995. After talking a little bit to my mom, we decided that we should participate in the Memorial Marathon Run/Walk coming up late April. Despite being 4 months pregnant and around 5 months at the time of the race, we figured we could get out there and do the half marathon. My mom is an avid walker and so she will begin training immediatly. Since I can not run the 13.1 miles, I will also be walking with my mom and start training up in the mountains. Just doing the 13.1 miles will be a challenge for me since I have noticed that I am quite a bit more tired and still a little queezy with my pregnancy. We are hoping to get my sister to join in with us. Come on Abby! And if there is anyone else out there who would like to join us, please do (Grace!!). April 27th at 6:30 AM is the official date and time of the race. Registration will be open until the first week of April.

I remember visiting the bombing site within a few days of the actual bombing and seeing the destruction that was caused. I will never forget those images. I will be so privelaged and honored to walk in honor of those beautiful people, children and babies who were taken from their families and our state that fateful day. So if you are available to participate, join in for a wonderful cause and day of rememberance!