WOOT!
My official overall pace for the Nike Half was 13:08 minute / mile, almost a minute faster than last year's pace. Better yet, my last mile was probably my fastest mile at 12:33!
I am proud that I achieved my targeted pace, even with more hills this year. Doing the happy dance / wiggle!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
2 down, 1 to go / Because I can
It was an emotional day.
I turned 36 today. I ran a half marathon today. I felt loved today. I realize how lucky I am today.
The run turned out so much better than I had expected, making me realize that I need to give this body of mine more credit. I took on most of the earlier hills and bowed to the last two. I had a very good race day up until mile 10 or so, averaging somewhere between 12 and 13.5 minute miles (I think). The last three miles kicked my butt. My right hip gave out a bit and I fought hard to keep motivated.
I broke down in tears a few times during the race. Things just got to me -- a picture of baby Trevor who passed away from leukemia or lymphoma; the kickoff speech from Sarah Reinertsen who reminded us that we were running the race because we could, because we were alive; two men yollering like their team won the Super Bowl when they saw their wives on the course.
All in all, a great run for me. The official timed results aren't in yet but I think I finished around three hours. I'm proud that I did it and live to run my third half in six weeks!
The rest of my great day included a hearty breakfast (with bacon!), a delicious nap, a awesome massage (I love Marcus!) and a wonderful dinner with Cheuk.
I turned 36 today. I ran a half marathon today. I felt loved today. I realize how lucky I am today.
The run turned out so much better than I had expected, making me realize that I need to give this body of mine more credit. I took on most of the earlier hills and bowed to the last two. I had a very good race day up until mile 10 or so, averaging somewhere between 12 and 13.5 minute miles (I think). The last three miles kicked my butt. My right hip gave out a bit and I fought hard to keep motivated.
I broke down in tears a few times during the race. Things just got to me -- a picture of baby Trevor who passed away from leukemia or lymphoma; the kickoff speech from Sarah Reinertsen who reminded us that we were running the race because we could, because we were alive; two men yollering like their team won the Super Bowl when they saw their wives on the course.
All in all, a great run for me. The official timed results aren't in yet but I think I finished around three hours. I'm proud that I did it and live to run my third half in six weeks!
The rest of my great day included a hearty breakfast (with bacon!), a delicious nap, a awesome massage (I love Marcus!) and a wonderful dinner with Cheuk.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
How did it happen?
Unbelievably, the Nike Half Marathon is in a few days. The six weeks since the Disney Half was suppose to be filled with steady workouts, gearing me up for the best Half I've ever done.
Instead, the six weeks have been filled with our first international trip in ages, four beautiful weddings we've been fortunate enough to attend, and a lot of missed workouts.
I have not completed a long run in preparation for this upcoming half. The longest run since Disney was a 6-miler on Oahu. It is also one of my favorite runs in memory; it was a hard run on a beautiful course.
I have averaged a workout a week, not the 3 or 4 I've done for Disney. All in all, not the best training for a race.
Regardless, I'm going to finish the Nike this Sunday. I'm hoping that with home court advantage and my birthday mojo, I'm going to rock the race -- okay, okay, I'm going to finish the race injury free even if it takes me 5 hours to walk it.
Wish me luck!
Instead, the six weeks have been filled with our first international trip in ages, four beautiful weddings we've been fortunate enough to attend, and a lot of missed workouts.
I have not completed a long run in preparation for this upcoming half. The longest run since Disney was a 6-miler on Oahu. It is also one of my favorite runs in memory; it was a hard run on a beautiful course.
I have averaged a workout a week, not the 3 or 4 I've done for Disney. All in all, not the best training for a race.
Regardless, I'm going to finish the Nike this Sunday. I'm hoping that with home court advantage and my birthday mojo, I'm going to rock the race -- okay, okay, I'm going to finish the race injury free even if it takes me 5 hours to walk it.
Wish me luck!
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