I did it! I ran consecutively for 13.1 miles with a time of 2:15:13 to finish the Rock N Roll Half Marathon. It was literally one of the hardest mental and physical challenges I have ever completed. I had to get up around 5:30AM to get ready, make it to the race by 6:30 and then my heat was on around 7:25. I was nervous and excited. And thank goodness for the adrenaline and energy! I ran steady and passed a lot of people until about mile 10. That was the hardest part for me. I knew there were only 3 miles left, but it was so difficult to keep going. I had to tell my self things like "You can't walk now because you could have walked 5 miles ago!" and "There's only 3 miles left, make it to Mile 11 and then decided". Once I hit the top of the bridge on the way back (around mile 12) I knew that I could finish the race.
But it also had me thinking, there was no way that I could run another 13 miles. I don't know how marathon runners do it. Afterwards, I was and still am incredibly sore. But the accomplishment of the feat is so much greater than the physical pain. :)
I'm getting ready to sign up for another 1/2 marathon and am running a 10 mile race in a couple of weeks. A new hobby?? I'm thinking yes. There is nothing more painfully satisfying.
No comments:
Post a Comment