Worn in running shoes:
35 dollars
MP3 player with all favorite songs:
85 dollars
Half Marathon entry fee:
40 dollars
The thrill of running 13.1 miles and crossing the finish line:
PRICELESS!
Yes, I really enjoyed the race along with my two friends Ann and Julie. The course race was very flat which I loved. The weather was perfect (not too hot or cold), except for a little wind. I completed the race in 2 hours and 4 minutes. Julie and Ann were 7 minutes ahead of me at 1 hour 57 minutes. I was excited that I beat my goal by 11 minutes; my goal was to finish in 2 hours 15 minutes. I think the pizza and cookies I ate the night before gave me extra energy and the songs Lloyd had downloaded for me kept me moving. I got a little tired around mile 9, but not too bad. The only mile that was hard was mile 13 because I knew I was almost there. It was such an exhilarating feeling when I finished. A runner's high really is priceless. Ann and I (and maybe Julie) are looking forward to doing a full marathon in October 2008 in St. George, UT. Something to train hard for - 26 miles is twice as many as 13!
2 comments:
Good for you- that's awesome!! I always say, "I want to like to run, but I just don't." But, I really do WANT to like it. Anyways, that is great! My next door neighbor just finished the St. George marathon last weekend...
Tell Ann hi for me, I miss everyone there!
Your amazing!
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