Last Saturday I ran my first half marathon! Kind of a big deal for me. I have been training for this for a couple months. My main struggle was dealing with shin splints. I get them pretty easy and it's super annoying. My training schedule went as follows: I ran 3 times a week and one of those runs HAD to be on the MHS track (to minimize shin splints). I did my long runs on Saturdays. I really worried and stressed about my up coming race. Not because I didn't feel ready but I had issues with having to stop and use the restroom. Any of my runs that lasted longer than 6 miles I HAD to stop and use a restroom. No choice! So after many experiments and A LOT of praying I attempted the half marathon full of hope (but really just nervous!).
I am happy to report I finished in 1 hr. 57 mins (about 9 min. miles) AND I DID NOT have to stop at anywhere!!!! What a blessing!
My adorable little brother was really sweet and ran with me the whole time (except when I yelled at him to just run ahead because I couldn't go any faster!) He is a really good runner (the type who runs until he pukes! Yeah. I don't do that!) But 2 nights before the race he hurt his ankle. Which slowed him down to my pace so it was really fun to run with him. I really look up to my little brother! He's very kind and thoughtful and just fun!
THE RACE:
We kept a pretty good pace for about 7-8 miles. I think we were consistently running 8:30 min miles. I felt GREAT!!!! Then at about mile 9 I hit a HUGE wall! ugh! so frusterating. I had to slow down. Not sure how describe it but my legs just wouldn't go any faster. Nathan stuck with me until the last mile when I made him go ahead! He finished somewhere around 1hr 54mins?
Ron came with the boys but I didn't see them until after I'd finished. It was really fun to share that moment with my family! And thanks to a friend in the ward we got some pics!
(And yes Ron gave Callie Jamba Juice! haha!)And she loved it!
I am proud of this accomplishment and now I have a goal to beat 1:57 for next year! ANyone want to join me?
Well done Shelly! That's a great accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteDid you wear a diaper so you wouldn't have to stop and pee?? haha jk! You go girl
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool!! What a great experience for you and your whole family!!
ReplyDeleteGood job Shelly!!! Go you!!
ReplyDelete~Maranda~
Yay! Way to go!! I want to run another 1/2 again sometime. And I so get ya on the HAVING to stop!! Glad you made it through your race!
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