Imagine: running 13.1 miles, 8:00 a.m., outside, 30 degrees, 11 mph winds, chill factor of 21 degrees, 4 hours of sleep due to excitement, small breakfast, plus a 5 hour energy shot. Yesterday, I ran my first official half marathon under those conditions! YAY! I joined in with couple friends at the Texas Half Marathon. The weather conditions were horrible but that didn't stop us! I really enjoyed running with them. At 12 miles I felt a burst of energy, emotion, and adrenaline. I have read both sides of runner's high. I believe I felt it. A very euphoric feeling! I'm still ahead of my marathon training program. My long run this week was only supposed to be 7-8 miles. What can I say? I like to run and am really enjoying training for such a BIG GOAL. Next week I'm going to get back on schedule though. This was a great milestone! Here are a few point and shoot photos:
That's me on the left!
Can you believe the finish line was UP hill? I couldn't!!
Friends crossing the finish!
4 comments:
Great Job!! Did you always love running when you first started or was it a learned love kinda thing???
wow, thats awesome! i definitely commend you because i absolutely CAN'T run! haha. great job!
Congratulations on a huge accomplishment!! I'm a runner too, recovering from an injury during my own half marathon during the summer. Can't wait to get back out there and run.
I'm new to the blogging world, and I'm enjoying reading other blogs written by fellow military spouses. Looking forward to future posts!
you got yourself an award on my blog!
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