My first HALF

I ran my first HALF MARATHON last Saturday. I decided several months ago that I needed a big goal to be looking forward to and I set my sights on the Provo River Half Marathon. I heard it was a good first one to try - mostly downhill and beautiful. My superhero marathon running friend Kami totally thought I could do it - so I sent in $35 and started doing some coercing and training. I convinced my running buddy, Amy, that she needed to do it too. So, Amy and I ran our little hearts out for a month or two. The first time we completed a ten mile run we were ecstatic - and I think a little suprised at ourselves. We were having LOTS of fun! Unfortunately, I had some setbacks with some injuries and we weren't able to run together anymore. It was very sad - I wasn't sure if I was going to do the race or not. In fact, I kept going back and forth, back and forth. Thank goodness for Tara! She kept Amy going and they both gave me motivation! I finally decided I might as well go and run the race - I paid the $35, right? Even if I had to walk the last half I could still finish, right? RIGHT! Amy and Tara finished in 1:56 ... AMAZING!
And me ... I FINISHED! I ran the whole race, I did not stop. It even felt really really great. My time? 2:17:25. It wasn't what my original goal would have been but I felt dang good about it. And now I have a new goal ... my next race I am going to be ready and I will SMASH this time!