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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