Today I am exactly 1 week away from the big day. If you don't know what that big day is it is the Provo Canyon 1/2 marathon. I am getting a little nervous, but can definitely say I am more excited to get it over with.
With the big day a week away I decided today to go for a long run. The most I had ran up to yesterday was 10 miles. So, I knew I wanted to try and do 11 or 12. Last night I mapped my run out on the internet so I knew where I needed to go in order to run so long.
My morning began at 5:30 am. Josh had just came home from work and he said to me, "how far are you going today". I told him 11 or 12. He said "have fun with that". I left a little before 6 am and just went for it. I felt pretty good, and knew I would make it. I just ran and kept running. I ran 12 miles in 2 hours and 10 minutes. I do have to say though, that by the time I got to mile 10.5 I felt like my legs weighed so much. It seemed like a lot of work to keep lifting my legs up. But I made it, and didn't die.
So, my feelings about saturday are, 13.1 miles no big deal!
2 comments:
I have to admit that I am soooo jealous of you! Someday i will not get injured and i will be able to finishing training and run a half marathon. I am so proud of you Mal! You are awesome! I hope you do soooo goood! Good luck girl and tear them up!
Way to go Mal - wish I could see you cross the finish line :( Maybe next year. If you can do that kind of run by yourself then I think you will cruise when you are in the race with all those other people - BRING HOME THE GOLD!
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