Tuesday, 14 October 2008

Official Results

The official timing chip results are in.

2:16 BABY!!!

[insert SUPER happy dance here]

Sunday, 12 October 2008

21km later...






[insert happy dance here]

I did it!
Oh yeah!
I beat my own record!
Oh yeah!

Here are some highlights from my first half marathon:
  • The weather could not have been more perfect for running
  • I was so nervous during the drive to the race grounds. I think I butterflies for breakfast
  • PANIC! I couldn't find the half marathon start line when the race started (I wasn't the only one)
  • The adrenaline from frantically trying to find the start line gave me a good boost of energy (in hindsight)
  • I wrestled with my tangled headphones and mp3 player for the first couple of km which was a blessing in disguise as it kept me well distracted
  • The scenery was beautiful with all the fall colours
  • It was quite a hilly course
  • Did I mention the weather was perfect for running?
  • I ran at a really good pace throughout the whole race and didn't feel out of breath or tired
  • I was running so strong that I always passed the people around me when going up hills (boy was that a great motivator)
  • Did I mention it was a hilly course?
  • Here's the best part...I finished in 2:18 which is about 10 minutes faster than I expected to finish in !!!! (still to be confirmed once my timing chip result is up)
  • Remember my 20km training run time (2:21) and compare it with my race finish time
[insert happy dance here]

I did it!
Oh yeah!
I beat my own record!
Oh yeah!


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