I did it!!!!
I am officially a half marathoner!
The rain stayed away and the sun was even out beating down on us as we ran. I was thankful that it wasn't raining as I really haven't trained in the rain. My longest training run was 10 miles 2 weeks ago on the treadmill. And in this last week I had serious doubts wondering what they hell did I get myself into?
I ran with another friend for most of the way and we came in within a couple minutes of each other but for the most part were silent partners. I found a shedable shell jacket for $8 at the health expo and that was perfect for waiting for the start of the race to begin. I had wanted something that I wouldn't have to worry about if it got lost and this was perfect. I ended up tying it around my waist after the first half mile and gave it to a friend at the 8 mile mark.
This course is defined as hilly and challenging. I am so glad that I had run the course several times over my training period so I was familiar with the hills and turns.
The first mile is downhill and then flat. After that the hills begin! After 2 miles we have the first steep hill which I ran up halfway and walked the rest. I was trying to run for 4 or 5 telephone poles and walk for a couple. At 3 miles, the water stations began and were every 2 miles. I took water at them and used my camelbak between when I needed water. I didn't go thru that much water in my camelbak but was glad it was there! I also started having some sports beans at this point and tried having them every couple miles.
Mile 3.5 had one of the steeper hills of the course -- the crowds were welcome there for the encouragement!
Mile 4 brought a gradual uphill mile and at mile 5 there was a welcome downhill of at least half a mile. We then ran thru a local park on a trail and then back onto roads for uphill for the next 2.
miles. Then there were ups and downs.
Mile 8 - I was glad to see and didn't want to see . Mile 8 has a steep uphill for a good half mile it seems! But it also meant I only had 5 miles left to go!
Mile 9 and 10 was mostly flat. Mile 11 brought the last steep hill to get up and then it was downhill and flat from there!
At mile 13 I started crying because I could see the finish line and was just so glad to see the finish line and accomplish the goal I had made for myself! I finished at just under 3 hours I believe but haven't seen the official results yet.
I think I did a good job in staying hydrated and fueled. I started off with a protein shake in the morning and had toast with peanut butter as well. Then about 10 minutes before the start I had a Balance protein bar. I had sports beans for during the race and didn't run into a wall.
I'm glad I did it and I'm glad it's over with! LOL
The rain stayed away and the sun was even out beating down on us as we ran. I was thankful that it wasn't raining as I really haven't trained in the rain. My longest training run was 10 miles 2 weeks ago on the treadmill. And in this last week I had serious doubts wondering what they hell did I get myself into?
I ran with another friend for most of the way and we came in within a couple minutes of each other but for the most part were silent partners. I found a shedable shell jacket for $8 at the health expo and that was perfect for waiting for the start of the race to begin. I had wanted something that I wouldn't have to worry about if it got lost and this was perfect. I ended up tying it around my waist after the first half mile and gave it to a friend at the 8 mile mark.
This course is defined as hilly and challenging. I am so glad that I had run the course several times over my training period so I was familiar with the hills and turns.
The first mile is downhill and then flat. After that the hills begin! After 2 miles we have the first steep hill which I ran up halfway and walked the rest. I was trying to run for 4 or 5 telephone poles and walk for a couple. At 3 miles, the water stations began and were every 2 miles. I took water at them and used my camelbak between when I needed water. I didn't go thru that much water in my camelbak but was glad it was there! I also started having some sports beans at this point and tried having them every couple miles.
Mile 3.5 had one of the steeper hills of the course -- the crowds were welcome there for the encouragement!
Mile 4 brought a gradual uphill mile and at mile 5 there was a welcome downhill of at least half a mile. We then ran thru a local park on a trail and then back onto roads for uphill for the next 2.
miles. Then there were ups and downs.
Mile 8 - I was glad to see and didn't want to see . Mile 8 has a steep uphill for a good half mile it seems! But it also meant I only had 5 miles left to go!
Mile 9 and 10 was mostly flat. Mile 11 brought the last steep hill to get up and then it was downhill and flat from there!
At mile 13 I started crying because I could see the finish line and was just so glad to see the finish line and accomplish the goal I had made for myself! I finished at just under 3 hours I believe but haven't seen the official results yet.
I think I did a good job in staying hydrated and fueled. I started off with a protein shake in the morning and had toast with peanut butter as well. Then about 10 minutes before the start I had a Balance protein bar. I had sports beans for during the race and didn't run into a wall.
I'm glad I did it and I'm glad it's over with! LOL
Serenity
WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on your 1st half.... The other 13.1 miles is calling your name soon....
Your Friend In Health & Sport,
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
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