Running Man

Well it’s done! I ran a half marathon this morning – a total of 21.1km in 2hrs and 3mins. It’s something I‘ve been working towards for about 8 weeks, and now that it’s done I’d be lying if I said that a little more preparation time wouldn’t have been useful.

It was a lovely overcast morning and a balmy 16-18 degrees – great running conditions. The recent rain meant that the air was relatively clean, as the dust and pollution had been settled. It was a great challenge and definitely something that I’m glad I had a go at. I’m particularly pleased that I was able to make it without walking, and in a fairly respectable time.

I’m not sure if my legs have been this sore since I was about 8 years old and use to spend all day on my bike, but it’s a good pain (if there is such a thing?). Jenene, Harper, and Promise were at the finish line to greet me, and once I had received my medal Harper wore it so proudly that you’d think he’d completed the run. When’s the next one I hear you ask? I think I have realized that I may be more cut out for specializing in the 10km class, but you never know, maybe I’ll be stupid enough to try another one if the opportunity presents itself – it’ll depend on whether or not I can walk tomorrow!