I don't like the sentence "This is actually the longest run that I have ever completed in a race." That's not actually true is it? I know what you mean, but that sentence confused me.
2:09 PM
What a nice morning for a run! I completed the race (13.1 miles!! This is actually the longest run that I have ever completed in a race. As part of Operation Run Fatboy Run this is the first of series that I am running (next weekend is MCM Run to Register 10K, so that I get my spot in the MCM next fall) in just a shade over 2:20(so basically around a 11 minute mile).
The good: Pretty course. I can't think of the last time I have been through some of these neighborhoods and it was a really great way to see DCOverall a fairly level courseGood crowds. I liked the one neighborhood where people had beer available to the runners (I did not partake. I had been contemplating having beer at the end, but my body disagreed).The bad: Wow, DC roads are in bad shape. There really is no point where you are not looking at the ground making sure that you have good footingRunning out of cups. Really people.... this is race management 101. Having people take water/poweraide from gallon jugs was just plain awkward. Not training enough. I was destroyed after the run. Like by the time I made it to the Metro with CupcakeGirl? I was warming my hand in her hands. For those of you that know me, that is unheard of. By the time I made it back to Courthouse? Teeth chattering, slight nausea.... I am only feeling human now, some 5 hours after the race.[Image] yes, I am a fashion disaster when I run....
"National Capital (Half) Marathon."
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9:45 PM
Congrats on making it through the race, even if you were a bit tattered by the time you finished. You did finish, and that's awesome.
7:50 PM
Agreed with Kristin- crossing that finish line is the only thing that matters :-)
Congrats!
10:47 AM
I don't like the sentence "This is actually the longest run that I have ever completed in a race." That's not actually true is it? I know what you mean, but that sentence confused me.
2:09 PM