I did it!!! WE did it!! And boy are we sore this morning...
Angie, you're awesome, and I'm so glad we could accomplish this together!
What a fun opportunity this has been for me, to train and work hard for something and reach that goal. A couple years ago I never would've thought I COULD do it, let alone WANT to!! But I'm pretty hooked, at least till after I finish my bigger goal of the full marathon in August!
Running the half yesterday sorta felt like a test run of how to do things better the next time. I learn a little more each time I do one of these crazy events, and hopefully I'll have it all down pat in a couple months!
Here's what I learned yesterday:
1. Don't EVER ever forget your Kleenex again. (Even if you have to stuff it into the waist band of your pants. It's worth it to not sniff and snort for the next 13 miles.
2. If you get a rock in your shoe at mile 12, don't try to make it that last mile. Just stop and get it out. Really.
3. Never try something new on a big event day. Aqua-gel is nasty and sticky and hurts your sensitive teeth and makes you even thirstier. Stick with water!!
4. Take more pictures! You want to remember this forever! (Still mad I couldn't capture all the hot air balloons taking off and landing right in front of our noses, in the middle of the most gorgeous wine country ever!!)
5. Carry Ibuprofen. At all times.
Unforgettable! So fun! Can't wait for the next one!
Oh, and my time was 2 hours and 43 minutes!
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