Two weekends ago, I completed my fourth half marathon! This very was the very first one I didn't travel to, so I was happy getting to rest the days leading up to the race. Since I work a few blocks from the start/finish line, I knew exactly how to get there and where to park, and I had access to real bathrooms before I started! I made it to Corral B with plenty of time, and started off nice and slow. I really didn't think I would be able to finish as quickly as I did! I beat my old PR of
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| My Dad came to cheer me on! |
Mile 1 - 10:49
Mile 2 - 11:03
Mile 3 - 10:18
Mile 4 - 10:20
Mile 5 - 10:09
Mile 6 - 9:53
Mile 7 - 10:17
Mile 8 - 9:56
Mile 9 - 9:35
Mile 10 - 9:22
Mile 11 - 9:40
Mile 12 - 9:31
Mile 13 - 9:04
.24 on Garmin - 2:02
Overall I was thrilled with how fast I was, but I wish I could have cut 3 seconds off of mile two! Oh well, next time, every single split will be under 11 minutes. I really loved the course and loved giving high fives to all the Patient Champions. I cried through all of mile 11 (The Angel Mile - in memory of all the kiddos that didn't finish their race). The medals weren't there yet when I crossed the finish line, but after reading all about The Medal Mishap, I have forgiven the poor race director. I ended up having to push my way through the crowd at the PR gong to get my medal (and unwrap it myself and put it over my own stinkin' head).
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