#first half marathon

[babylawyerruns]

Ok that half was…NOT what I expected Damn. Look at those variations with elevation. That was essentially trail running - those hills were the most brutal Jesus Christ!!! I mean I’ve done a few hills but absolutely nothing like that!!!

I really just gave up on time after the insane hill at mile 6 and was like ok let’s just have fun. I was warned about this course for a first half but this was way worse than I expected.

Anyway that’s me before the race at the brewery and then that’s a picture my husband got of me at the finish line (he finished like half an hour before me lol) and then after when I like couldn’t stand. This was yesterday and my hips are absolutely shredded and killing me.

Humbling for sure!

[pip404]

My first half marathon has been completed!

The weather was not ideal (warm and humid - by running standards) but even with that, I finished less than 5 minutes behind my goal. Took approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes, official times aren't out yet.

[kaitlosingweight]

I’m officially a half marathoner, y’all 🏃🏻‍♀️👑✨

[believe-you-will-succeed]

First official Half Marathon!!! The course was insanely hilly, but it was so much fun! Don't even know my official time since we haven't been training, and mainly just wanted to do this for fun and to say we did it!

[kaitlosingweight]

This time next week I’ll have completed my first half marathon!!

This is the longest run I’ve ever done. I really wanted to get 10 miles in today but I waited too long to get outside and by the time I got this far it was dark and the track has no lights 🤷🏻‍♀️

I feel like it’s important to note that my legs and/or feet didn’t feel like death at 8.55 miles. I could have easily done 10 no problem and if I can do 10 I can do 13.1, right? 🏃🏻‍♀️👑✨

[100d-challenge]

...contemplating signing up for my first half marathon this fall! Not sure if that’s just totally unrealistic? I’m pretty sure I’m in my very worst shape ever. The thought is motivating me very much to get back into training though!

Tomorrow I’m going back to the gym for the first time since the lockdown in fall so I’ll get a reality check then. Think I’ll test my goal pace at the treadmill and see how long I can keep going at it!

[ishtarsdagger]

Ran my first half marathon on Saturday 🙃

[planeandpolished]

This is one of my favorite photos from our Disney trip! Every time I look at it, it reminds me of my accomplishment and gives me such pure joy...like I experienced as I was almost in tears running toward Cinderella’s castle.

Do you have a photo or a memory that does that to you?

@waltdisneyworld