Yeah... today was the April Fool's Run- my first half marathon (21.1 kms). I say my first, because yes, I can see doing another one. I have to say I really enjoyed the training process. I have always run here and there as a quick form of exercise, but was never one to get those "runner's highs." However, having a goal to work towards made it all the more fun (I'm a goal oriented kind of gal). I loved my training runs with Christina and it made it so much easier to do it with someone, especially someone with whom I never tire of spending time. When I first signed up for this and started training, I was thinking that maybe I'd do it between 2 hours and 2 hours and 15 minutes. We ended up doing 21 kms about a month ago in 2 hours and 2 minutes so then my goal for today changed to do it under 2 hours. I was a bit worried this week though as I hadn't been sleeping much all week as Aja has had a cold and hasn't slept well (read between the lines: I didn't sleep well either then)! I also had a stuffed up nose for a few days so it was difficult to breathe. I also hadn't done more than 15 kms since our last 21 kms run a month ago. So all week, I was kind of anticipating what today would be like. But.... I did it in just over 1 hour and 55 minutes! And it was fun and felt good. So, thank you Christina for all the training runs. And a big thank you to Chris for being so patient and accomodating while I trained! I saw a friend at the finish line (who didn't run) who said "I can't believe you did that. You're so fit." Well, let me tell you, anyone can do it. It started as a goal. I had never run past 10 kms and we just built up to it. Find your goals and work towards them!!!! It feels good.
P.S. This was the backdrop at the finish line.
