Sunday, August 8, 2010

1/2 Marathon

I did a half marathon yesterday. Russ was suppose to do it with me, but because of his GMAT studying he didn't have time to finish training. My goal was to run it in under 2 hrs. I did the Provo Trail half. It is a very pretty run. I was doing really good and felt really good until about mile 10. I was right no track to make my goal. Then the fatigue really started to set in. It was then all mental. I kept telling my self keep going I will make my goal. I did not walk the whole run and I crossed the finish line at 1:59.54. I was so happy, I did it. This is almost 20 minutes faster than my last 1/2 marathon 4 years ago. Yesterday I was very sore, but today I am twice as sore. I can barely walk. It is not as bad as when I ran a marathon ( that pain was indescribable). Every time I go down the stairs I say ouch, and now Alyssa is copying me and saying that too. Overall I am happy I did it and VERY happy I accomplished my goal.

2 comments:

Jessica said...

Way to go!! I'm running my first one in a week and am totally nervous - I know I will not do as well as you!

The Cox Crew said...

20 minutes faster! Woah!