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HOUSTON MARATHON 2011 ~ RECAP!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Beam & Branch Realty TREC #547752

HOUSTON MARATHON 2011 ~ RECAP!

HOUSTON MARATHON

Early this morning thousands of runners converged on the George R Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston.  Even though the impending rain threatened to postpone or cancel the race, the runners were there and ready to run rain or shine.

It was misty, hot and muggy for the first 3 miles and when the light rain started falling the temperatures cooled off.  It was actually very nice as the rain was light and steady.  It was a bit slippery so everyone had to be extra cautious.

 The thunderstorms that were predicted, miraculously skirted around Houston.

It was a great day and I just love the energy out on the course.  So many inspiring stories of why people run. 

Here is a stat I found about me that I am most proud of.  I was running to finish but according to these stats, I kicked some booty at the end.  Finish strong was my motto.

HOUSTON MARATHON

Over the final 3.8 miles You passed 574 runners and 31 passed you.  Modern technology!

 

 

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Comments (12)

Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh
Century 21 New Millennium - Upper Marlboro, MD
A doctor who makes house calls.

Congratulations on finishing the marathon.  I am in awe of anyone who is able to complete this task.

Jan 30, 2011 02:02 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thank you and as I have told you before, you can do whatever you set your mind to.

Jan 30, 2011 02:10 PM
Dick & Sandy Beals
Wilmington Real Estate 4U Wilmington, NC - Wilmington, NC

That is impressive!  Congratulaions!

Dick Beals

Jan 30, 2011 02:12 PM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

congrats you are inspirational

Jan 30, 2011 02:15 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thanks you guys!  You all inspire me as well.

Jan 30, 2011 02:18 PM
Billi Evans
Murney Associates - Springfield, MO

Way to go Paula! Those numbers are great!

Jan 30, 2011 02:38 PM
Glenn Roberts
Retired - Seattle, WA

Fantastic, Paula. Were you not counting those 574 slackers as you raced by?

Jan 30, 2011 03:22 PM
Scott Hayes
(512) 786-8300 - Austin, TX
Realty Austin, Broker Associate

Congrats Paula. Way to finish up strong

Jan 30, 2011 03:46 PM
Karin Lundeen
Keller Williams Realty - Denver Southlands - Centennial, CO
Realtor Centennial Homes For Sale

Paula, Great finish on the marathon!  I love the energy during a race...it fuels you to do more than you thought you could!  Congrats!

Jan 31, 2011 01:33 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

I should say you finished strong.  And the peace signs to boot... g

Jan 31, 2011 05:45 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Paula~Congratulations, you have a good kick. I remember well the last race I ran, I have a picture of me crossing the finish line dueling with an 8yr old.

Feb 03, 2011 01:56 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thanks everyone.  I was determined to finish strong.  It was a great experience.

Feb 04, 2011 02:49 AM