It is finished! Now it’s a waiting game to find out whether or not I beat the 2 hour goal I set for myself… It’s very likely that I was a minute off. :( Stupid me forgot the single most important thing (besides my running shoes) that I needed – my stopwatch that would’ve help keep me on pace.
(The start line of the Surf City Half Marathon in Huntington Beach)
This is my 6th half marathon. For those who have never signed up for anything like this, I highly recommend it! My husband and I will be running our 1st FULL marathon in San Diego this coming June (something I can cross off my bucket list). And we’d also like to try for a triathlon sometime in the near future.
I caught the running bug about 4 years ago after a friend convinced me to sign up for a “short” 5-miler. At the time, I could barely run 2 miles much less 5 – but I did it! Crossing that finish line was one of the best feelings in the world. It motivated me to set higher goals for myself, and I have been running ever since! If I could have it my way, I will be running well into my 70s. Next time I will tell you the story of a 65-yr old man I met who ran 2 full marathons back to back within 14 days of each other. How’s that for inspiration?!
P.S. GO SAINTS!! Don’t you love it when the underdog wins? I do! New Orleans certainly deserves it.
