Since I'm running the Chicago Marathon next weekend, I didn't think I'd do this race. I was pretty bummed because I love this race... it was my first half marathon, and it has a special place in my heart. I signed up Thursday night.
 |
| St. Charles Historic Main Street. |
It was a pretty chilly morning. Which is usual for this time of year... However, last week's half marathon was totally different. I was wearing shorts and it was warm. Being packed together with other warm bodies helps, though.
 |
| Race Start. |
My only goal for this race was to take it nice and easy. I was only scheduled to do 8 miles... so I definitely didn't want over do it. I took it nice and slow and felt super strong! The first two miles were a pain however. I overdressed and was way too warm. DOH! I'm so glad I signed up for this race so I could learn my lesson here and not in Chicago. I'm just so used to warm weather, and when I hear it's going to be a 38 degree race start, I freaked out a bit. I'm still unsure what I'll wear in the marathon, because it might be rainy.
 |
| 4th Mo' Cowbell in the books! |
I finished the half in 2:18:09. Seems to be the usual time now days! I hope one day to break the 2 hour half, but it isn't going to happen this year. I hope to have at least one PR this year... (Marathon).
Anyways, so glad I signed up for this last minute. I don't think it will hurt me... I think learned some lessons.
I ran this race too. Weather always creates race day anxiety for me. Today I wore a throw away jacket and couldn't part with it until almost five miles because I was still chilly!
ReplyDelete