I did it! I have always wanted to do a half marathon, but pregnancy and laziness kept getting in the way. So clear back in March I decided that this summer was going to be the one. And honestly, the hardest part of all the training was working up to being able to run 3 miles. Ever since then it was just a matter of making the time (mind you I am a slow runner.)
It was a really fun run and I felt great the entire run. No knee pain, and my legs didn't even feel tired until the last mile my IT bands started to get tight. My watch said I finished in 1:55 and I didn't stop it till a few seconds after I crossed the line, but my chip time was 1:56. Either way it's about a 8:52 pace which is over a minute faster then my training pace and a little faster then my 10k pace. I expected to come in at 2:10ish so I am happy. I guess you just get race day adrenalin and you can run a lot faster.
It feels really good to accomplish something that was hard and something I've always wanted to do. It's great to know that my mom body still can move. Thanks to Ben for taking care of the kids for all the training hours. And thanks to the many sitters. Thanks to the kiddos for letting me get out everyday. Thanks to the many friends and family for all the advice. And a special thanks to Lisa and crew for letting me join their group. They definitely made the day a memorable one.
It was such a great experience in fact, that I have signed up for the Top of Utah Marathon on Sept. 19th. I'll be undertrained, but hey, why not give it a try? Wish me luck!
Lisa, Me, Elizabeth, and Emily
(I'll have to get the uniform for the marathon:)
Coming up to the finish line...
4 comments:
WOOHOO Chels! Way to go. I think it's awesome you are going to do a marathon.
Congrats! Your time is awesome, and I love that you just signed up for a full marathon!
YAY!! Congrats on such a great race!! And I was happy to hear your knee behaved. :)
YAY! Good job chels- and so fun that you had your fam there to support you and get that little video clip!
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