Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2011

This has been an awesome experience. Reaching the 20 mile marker was a hard wall but crossing the finish line was my greatest achievement. “Will doing it again”.

Marriage

They say that when you have been with someone you love for a very long time, they become an extension to you. Efrain is my Corazon.

Pumpin Patch

One of our yearly tradition is to visit the Pumpkin Patch and we take the same picture every year to see the difference as our children grow up to become beautiful people.

IV Generation: Santiago Family

We are on the fourth generation of the Santiago Family, Our children as growing up so fast and I can see my mom in so many faces.

Mother's Day " Y-Me"

My Three epic kids ran the "Chicago Y-Me Breast Cancer run with me.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Tortoise and the Hare

Today was a great run.  I started a new training program that will enable me to complete the Chicago Marathon in 5 1/2 hours.   I am training to run 12 minute miles.  Today I was scheduled to run a little faster than normal,  some days are faster then others.    As, I was running I could hear foot step catching up to me from behind,  My Hubby's was passing me up.    

I continued to run and started to sing to the music on my iPhone. "Quiero estar contigo mi "Morenito",  [I want to be with you my little brownie].  My husband slows down to join me in my run and at my pace.   He had this BIG cheesy Smile on his face.   By the way my husband has dark complexion so Morenito would be his color.  Morenito Men are just "HOT"!   As I am singing my song, my hubby is running by my side, but the moment I stop singing that song.  He took off like a FIRE CRACKER!

" I see how it is" I yelled as he took off. 

I keep telling my hubby I will continue to run at my pace,  because I am going to pass him up at the 16 miles.  While the paramedic is pulling out the cardiac paddles for his butt.  Dont worry,  I will make it up to you. On your headstone it will read “Crockpot Paella wins Boiler Beaner" here she has placed her Metal.  Aww You know I am just kidding Mi Amor, You know Que Te Amo, [love you].


 But love has nothing to do with it! LOL