So... I did it! I ran my first half marathon. I finished officially 2:07:43. I never stopped running.... For a few reasons..
I hurt my knee during snowapalooza 2 ( which fell on what should have been a 9mi long run weekend) I went out for 4.. It didn't go well. I then tweaked my IT band a few weeks ago and bailed on my final long run 6mi in (aka I walked home in the rain 2mi)
So 42lbs later.. Barely being able to run half a mile.. I finished a half marathon!! 13.1 miles of running in Virginia beach. I remembered today why I love running so much. From the random stranger offering us a ride to the start, the support along the way, beer stops at mile 2 and 10 (which this Irish girl took part in :)), or the crossing the finish line.. I'm so glad to have running back in my life.
Next... Marthas run (10k) in 3 weeks.. Broad street 10mi in may.. And Pittsburgh triathlon in august :)
Sham'rock on :)
