The crazy thing is that I started this whole thing with one little thought, "Wouldn't it be fun to say that I completed a half marathon?!" A year later, I realized that I had the potential and started training. That's when this blog started so that I could document the whole crazy adventure! And, the crazy thing is...I have really enjoyed every bit of it. So much, that I am even considering half marathon round two with the Eugene Women's Half Marathon on Labor Day weekend.
The crazy thing is that I had the idea. The crazy thing is that I realized I could complete it. The crazy thing is I dared to do it. The crazy thing is that I trained from Jan through May. The crazy thing is that I actually completed the half marathon. The crazy thing is that Dan joined me on the whole darn adventure. The crazy thing is that we were not even last! The crazy thing is that it was a blast. The crazy thing is...that I am training again.
I got back into my running shoes on Monday. Just a little 35 minute workout with the usual 5 min warm up, 3/2 intervals, and 5 min cool down. Boy, did it feel great! On Wednesday, I did the eliptical for 30 minutes and strength training. My poor legs are still angry with me but at least my arms and abs are not too sore! I think a nice long walk is in order for tonight and a long run this weekend! I think I will try to stop by the Eugene Running Company to see if there are any training groups for the Women's Half. Should be a good time!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
The Finish Line
Wahoo! We did it all, all 13.1 miles of the Eugene Half Marathon! I can still walk, stiff and a bit sore, but able to walk. Even Dan was sore after this one.
We made some poor decisions the day before. We went to Myrtle Creek to support two friends and their football team. That meant that we ate like crap, did not get enough water, got home late, had dinner at midnight, and went to bed around 12:30. We had to get up at 5:45am in order to leave the house on time. Between the little food and lack of sleep and nerves, I had a minor panic attack...totally not cool! I just felt trapped to the bathroom and did not want to leave. I got myself downstairs, first good move. Dan was a trooper and said, "Let's just drive down there. We can get there and if you can decide once we are there." Of course, as soon as we started walking to the start line, I perked up. I started the race on a completely empty stomach with little sleep so we decided to walk most of it. We had 6 or 7 running stints but kept a good walking pace for the rest. We finished in 3:33:??. All I wanted was the finishers medal and now I have one! Super awesome!
More to come later!
We made some poor decisions the day before. We went to Myrtle Creek to support two friends and their football team. That meant that we ate like crap, did not get enough water, got home late, had dinner at midnight, and went to bed around 12:30. We had to get up at 5:45am in order to leave the house on time. Between the little food and lack of sleep and nerves, I had a minor panic attack...totally not cool! I just felt trapped to the bathroom and did not want to leave. I got myself downstairs, first good move. Dan was a trooper and said, "Let's just drive down there. We can get there and if you can decide once we are there." Of course, as soon as we started walking to the start line, I perked up. I started the race on a completely empty stomach with little sleep so we decided to walk most of it. We had 6 or 7 running stints but kept a good walking pace for the rest. We finished in 3:33:??. All I wanted was the finishers medal and now I have one! Super awesome!
More to come later!
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