My sweet hubby got up this morning at 5 to take me to the race. He cheered me on and bought me this shirt....
I was able to meet my goal of under 2:45!
So thankful God has given me legs that can do this.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Pre-race jitters for first half marathon
I am so nervous.....about getting there in time to find the group from work, finding the correct corral to start in, all the traffic, a parking spot for hubby, about having stomach distress, being able to do it in my goal time......I am asking myself, why did I sign up for this???
I know I will be glad I did it when it is over, but now.....I'm a nervous wreck. I hope I can sleep tonight. I hope I am hydrated enough. I've decided what to wear. It is going to be in the 30's and 40's probably during the whole race.
A I am going to wear my cold weather tights, short sleeve race shirt and a jacket. I like the jacket because I can zip up my phone and energy chews in the pockets.
The first goal....finish upright.....then maybe finish in three hours. Would love to finish in 2:45 or less, but I don't know if I can....
I am thankful that I can do this...that I have legs that can run. I will listen to Mandisa's praise and worship songs throughout and be thankful....and run for those who can't.....
Friday, March 21, 2014
Last long run
Today was ten miles, and my last long run before the half marathon. I tried to step it up a bit only because I am anxious to know what pace I might be able to do in the race. Not sure if I can keep this up.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Friday long run
...and it was a long one.....had to run errands first so it had been about four hours since I had eaten. Gobbled a bunch of energy gels, not a good idea. Think I had too many, but I was starved. Had stomach distress at mile three and again at the end. Wanted to try for twelve but at 11.56 I was at the porta potty.....and well, you can figure that one out...ha. (Keepin' it real) Still pretty happy with my time. Kept the clock running through the first porta potty visit and again when I stopped at the car to get more water. Figured the clock wouldn't be stopping on race day.
I ran on a beautiful greenway and ventured farther than I ever had before.
Not my picture; found on a tourism site for the area. This is where I ran. It is beautiful!
My splits:
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Friday, March 7, 2014
Friday long run
It has been three weeks since I ran a good long run. I lost some of my momentum in those three weeks. Ten miles today was very tough. I slowed way down, did the run4/walk1 intervals but it was still tough.
Split | Time | Distance | Avg Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | 2:12:29.3 | 10.24 | 12:56 |
| 1 | 12:43.9 | 1.00 | 12:44 |
| 2 | 12:57.8 | 1.00 | 12:58 |
| 3 | 12:16.5 | 1.00 | 12:17 |
| 4 | 12:52.8 | 1.00 | 12:53 |
| 5 | 12:27.5 | 1.00 | 12:27 |
| 6 | 12:44.5 | 1.00 | 12:45 |
| 7 | 13:19.1 | 1.00 | 13:19 |
| 8 | 13:15.5 | 1.00 | 13:15 |
| 9 | 13:12.1 | 1.00 | 13:12 |
| 10 | 12:48.4 | 1.00 | 12:49 |
| 11 | 3:51.3 | 0.24 | 16:12 |
Monday, February 24, 2014
Back to running after a break
After my 11 mile long run a couple of weeks ago, I needed a little extra time to recoup. Then my grandbaby arrived so no running while I was traveling to see her. Finally got back to it today with a nice four miler. I continued with the 4/1 run/walk intervals but tried to speed up my running time a bit after I warmed up. The plan is to do another 11 mile run this weekend. The half marathon is only about a month away. I still have doubts that I'll be able to finish in less than three hours. Would love to do it in 2:45 or less, but....not sure if that is a reasonable goal for me at this point.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Sunday Long Run
It was so beautiful outside I thought it a good day to try my long run. I tried to do it on Thursday but that was a disaster. Not sure why, but I quit after only five and a half miles. Today I did 11! It took forever, 2:21:06, with a average pace of 12:46 but I am pleased. One thing I've realized...the Fitbit can't be that accurate. I don't think there is any way I did ten miles last week in 1:52:49.
This is the first time I've got that salty feel to my face afterwards. Wierd. Feels like fine sandpaper.
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