Tuesday, April 17, 2012
We did it!
Bonnie and I completed the Gulf Coast Half Marathon in Pensacola on Sunday.
Leaving the apartment at 5:45AM
With this being my second race I felt pretty confident and was actually really excited about the run. I enjoy pushing my body to the limit. Seems like torture, I know, but it is a huge adrenaline rush!
The course was great. 1,800 runners. Beautiful weather.
I had no idea how beautiful Pensacola Beach was! It was such a great run right beside the gulf. There was a great breeze off the water and the sun was shining bright. It was warm! I think I overheard a lady say it was in the upper 70s and 83% humidity.
The first 10 miles weren't so bad. I was keeping a 10:30 min per mile pace and was trying to maintain that. I knew by mile 10 my body would be spent and I was right.
By the time you've logged 10 miles your body hits a wall. It is hard to describe but I am always amazed how my legs keep running. Everything hurt ... my hip flexors, ankles, feet. By that time it is only a few miles until the finish line and you are so ready to be done that you just keep on moving.
I crossed the finish line in 2:18:05. That was 18 minutes faster than my first half marathon 2 years ago.
3 1/2 months ago I began training 6 weeks post baby.
Sunday, I completed my second half marathon.
Celebrating our victory on Pensacola Beach!
Can't wait to run another race!
