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Half Marathon



I participated in the Baltimore Running festival on October 16th and ran the half marathon.
It was a perfect day for running and I was full of nervous energy. I was told to walk the first mile or two to warm up since I was dealing with a hip injury. So I ran the first three miles as fast as I could. What can I say, I got caught in the energy that is there at the start of such things. Things slowed down after that. Come mile 7 there was more walking then running happening. I practically limp-walked the last two miles. To make a long story short – I finished the event in 3 hours – about 30 minutes more than my goal time. But I did finish it on my own and didn’t have to be carried off the course – so I am happy with that outcome

Last time when I did the half marathon it was so hot and miserable that I told myself never to do it again - I guess 'never' amounted to two years because I forgot the misery and decided to do it again this year. This year the weather was so good, if it wasn't for the pain I was feeling towards the end, I could have gone on for a few more miles. And when I finshed the event I already started thinking about the next thing that I could do.

So I am taking a break for now and let my injuries heal.
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bodaat said…
Congratulations!!
November 8, 2010 at 8:27 PM
Betsy Brock said…
Oh, I am so impressed! Good for you...especially with your hip hurting!
November 14, 2010 at 7:33 AM
Paula & Skip said…
I am truly impressed! Congrats!
November 14, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Tillybud said…
Well done - what an achievement!!!
November 27, 2010 at 1:37 AM
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