Half Marathon Results

Well, my friends, I did it!  Yesterday I ran 13.1 miles in 2:11:49, just a smidge over 10 minutes per mile. I LOVED it! One thing that really contributed to my joy at this event was the companionship of my boyfriend, Michael.  We made an agreement before we ran that we would only run the event as fast as the slowest runner.  So, he stayed back with me in the front of the race (I was holding my pace down on purpose), and then I stayed back with him in the back of the race (his knee was on fire).  It was so wonderful to be part of a team! We watched the sun rise over the Fort Lauderdale beach, and it was gorgeous.  It was freezing cold (well, for South Florida, and for people in running shorts) in the dark morning hour before the race, but we warmed right up after a mile or so. Runners began to shed pieces of clothing as they warmed up, anybody out there could have put together a fabulous t-shirt collection by picking up the discards.  At the 10th mile, a rain storm that had threatened the whole race finally let loose, pouring freezing cold rain on us and blowing a cold wind up our shorts. But I was still smiling! At the finish line, it was a relief to line up to get our legs rubbed by professional masseurs. 

So now--on to the marathon! Considering an October event in Lowell, Massachusetts...could combine a changing-of-the-leaves tour with the run.

My feet do hurt, but not as badly as I thought they might.  Maybe they're getting used to it.  I certainly hope that's the case, because I have miles to go before I'm through!

Wishing you success in your next big risk-taking adventure, and think about who your support team should be!--K.