So, a couple months ago, I got a little ambitious and decided to register for yet another half marathon, despite the opposing advice from my two PTs, Orthopod, and two personal doctors. I know, I know... I had a goal to run 3 half marathons this wedding anniversary year and so I did. This half was a little harder than I expected. Ok, I knew what to expect, I just didn't train properly for it. Out of 30,000+ participants, I ranked 1583 with a finishing time of 1:52:55. Not my PR, but under the circumstances (pulled hami and ITB and strained achillies) and the hills of Seattle, at least I finished. For this fair weather runner, the running conditions were ideal-slightly overcast, moderate temps (50-60s towards the end) and sunbreaks. I have lost track of all my halfs, but am thinking I might put my running shoes on the shelf for awhile, really allow my body to heal. Plus, I have become addicted to cycling/spinning. Thinking that may be a good outlet for the time being. We'll see...just glad it's over.
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