Since I ran my first road race ever back in March, I had made it my goal to train to be ready to run this race in only 9 short weeks. I did it! In those weeks I went from running 4 miles to running 13.1 whole miles without dying, quitting or even walking! What an accomplishment for me!!
The race started at 7:30 which meant a very early wake up call! We were out the door by 6:30 and anxiously awaiting the gun by 7:00. Dave and I decided that we would run separtely (I didnt want to hold him back & honestly he messes up my whole pace). My friend, Mary was also running and I planned to stick with her for much of the race.
As the race started I was with Mary but soon realized that I was better off running alone. So I took off and set my own pace-which was under 10 minutes for the first 5 miles. After that I slowed down to about a 10:30 minute mile which isn't bad at all! I felt good most of the race and never once felt like I should walk!
I finished my 13.1 miles in 2 hours14 minutes! Awesome! My goal was 2:30 so I beat that by a lot! I felt great and so very proud of myself!!
I look forward to running another half in September!!
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| Me & Dave before the race. |
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| Friends & fellow teachers all running the half! |
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| Finishing the race!! |
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| Tia ran her first 5k! |
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| Finished and happy! |
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