My niece (in law) and my nephew are awesome

On Sunday, 10/2, Andy & Michelle ran in the Twin Cities Marathon.  It was the first marathon for them both.  They trained hard and finished the race with heads high.  I am so proud of them, what an amazing accomplishment.  

I am so proud of them both.

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I signed up to get race updates for the kids as they ran while I was Up North at the Sandcastle, here are the updates.  It was very exciting to get these text messages and know that the running was going well for the kids.

Received: Oct 2, 2011 8:15 AM
Subject: MICHELLE JOHANSEN just started.
MICHELLE JOHANSEN just started.  Stay tuned for updates! 

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Received: Oct 2, 2011 9:33 AM
Subject: Update: ANDREW JOHANSEN passed the...
Update: ANDREW JOHANSEN passed the 6.2 mile mark at 9:24. At this pace, he will be at the 13.1 mile at 10:44

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Received: Oct 2, 2011 10:46 AM
Subject: Update: ANDREW JOHANSEN passed the...
 Update: ANDREW JOHANSEN passed the 13.1 mile mark at 10:44. At this pace, he will be at the 18.6 mile at 12:38

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Received: Oct 2, 2011 1:01 PM

Subject: Update: MICHELLE JOHANSEN passed...
 Update: MICHELLE JOHANSEN passed the 24 mile mark at 1:01. At this pace, she will be at the Finish mile at 2:16

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Received: Oct 2, 2011 1:01 PM
Subject: Update: ANDREW JOHANSEN passed the...
 Update: ANDREW JOHANSEN passed the 24 mile mark at 1:01. At this pace, he will be at the Finish mile at 2:16

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Received: Oct 2, 2011 1:28 PM
Subject: Update: MICHELLE JOHANSEN finished...
 Update: MICHELLE JOHANSEN finished at 1:28 at an unofficial time of 05:17:06. 

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Received: Oct 2, 2011 1:29 PM
Subject: Update: ANDREW JOHANSEN finished...
 Update: ANDREW JOHANSEN finished at 1:28 at an unofficial time of 05:17:05.