The Lincoln Half Marathon was on May 2nd! It was A-MAZING to run with over 6,000 other runners. They were all different shapes, sizes and ages. My weekly long runs were up to 8-10 miles before I tapered two weeks ago. My legs are still REALLY sore, due to the massive Hill at mile 9. If you've ever thought about running a 10k or Half Marathon, all i can say is, DO IT! It will be the most rewarding feeling you've experienced. Besides, once you reach a certain age, 'firsts' of anything become fewer and fewer!
About the marathon;I have a lot to be happy about.
1. I was aiming at a 10min/ per mile pace and I DID it! My end time was 2:22, which works out to be a 10.8 min mile!
2. I have no blisters.
3. Todd went up with me on Saturday, he drove us, took lots of pictures, cheered for me at mile 11 AND fed me! Be jealous....be very jealous! ;)
4. I have no foot pain, because of my new shoes (Todd's parents bought me some nice new Saucony's a couple weeks ago for my Birthday; they were a Godsend).
5. My Pandora wasn't working, so I ran the whole thing without music...and still made the pace I was aiming for. Never thought it possible until I did it!
6. Becci, whom I work with ended up being the only other one, out of the original 6 that ran as well. It was nice to leave the start line with someone!
7. My bib number was 5367. (I kept telling Todd that number sounded familiar and I couldn't figure out why.. He started singing "867-5309, Jenny I got your number...I'm gonna make you mine" ha ha He was RIGHT that was why it sounded familiar! I had that song in my head the whole run!
The Omaha Marathon is in September. I would really, really like to run the full marathon here in Omaha for a cause. My family would be here to cheer, they are big enough and I'm sure they'd park it every few miles to cheer! With C at her dad's for most of the summer, getting the long runs in won't be an issue. I'd like to run it for a cause though. More on that later....
Congrats! That is so impressive, and to run without music too!
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