We had a great time at Grandma's Marathon! This was Matt's second marathon and Lindsey's first and they decided to run it together. We traveled up to Kettle River, MN population 180 to our friends Dawn & Troys parent's house where we stayed for the weekend. Our drive was uneventful besides being stuck in traffic forever. After about 45 minutes of stop and go construction traffic we thought we were in the clear when we started going the speed limit again and a camper went in the ditch (no one was injured) about 4 cars ahead of us. We were stopped for another 45 minutes while the tow trucks were doing their best to get the camper out of the way. The worst part was that we could SEE our exit! We were so close to the accident that the tow truck had to turn around right in front of us. Everyone was getting out of their cars, walking their dogs, bonding with the other travelers.
This guy was quite content watching himself in the mirror. Laughing.
After we escaped the traffic we found ourselves headed down a dirt road toward the Homstad's Homestead!
We made it!
Matt and Lindsey had to run to Duluth for the expo and to pick up their race packets. Lucy and I got to ride a horse. It was lovely.
My favorite newly born horsey yet to be named.
The next morning we made it to the marathon to watch Matt and Lindsey run by us and finish the race!
After the race we met up with some friends and Matt got his 4th tattoo! Fun times.
We headed back to Kettle River and enjoyed a night of good food, great views, and fun conversation.
Hopefully one day I will be motivated to run some long race. Maybe next year at this time I will be conditioned to run the Grandma's half but don't hold me to that!
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