Half our gang in the start chute. I started with our marathoners.
Mile 8.5ish. Still moving strong!
Done! And enjoying a nice post-race beer.
13.1 miles done at this year's Dallas White Rock Half Marathon. And boy, am I happily surprised with my performance!
2006 time: 2.04.40
2008 time: 2.06.02
1 minute, 22 seconds separated me from a PR - with no training! Now, I'm not condoning racing without training, but ccan I please get a high five for that? My body can carry me 13 miles at a 9.37 pace with hardly any training....and I'm still moving. :)
The race course did change for the half - I wasn't too thrilled with it as much as years before, but it still worked. I did miss running the last few miles on Swiss Avenue, seeing downtown come into view; instead, I got view of Katy Trail and bushes on either side, not knowing where the end was coming. It made it for a dreary last 5k.
Weather - um, was it May in Dallas today? It was in the 60s, sunny at the end. Beautiful day for running - however, we all could have done without the 20+ mph gusts of wind! Definitely took some energy out of everyone and made it difficult for PRing (so maybe I did actually PR!).
Congrats to everyone who did the half and the full today! Great day and thanks to my hubby for following us all around, cheering us on and taking photos. It was very easy to spot you in your helmet and bike gear. :)
1 comment:
Sexy photos! Congrats on completing the race, with all that wind. I can't wait to kick your butt next year (hee hee hee)
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