Despite the weather, almost 300 5K and around 125 half-marathon runners gathered at the start line at 7am Saturday morning to compete. My goal was to run with three other ladies in my Sole Sisters group. MJ, who has been battling hip/knee issues since December; Tammy, who has not run a half since last year; and Lauren, who was a first-timer, only running up to 8 miles in preparation for this race (which she decided to do the night before!) I had my 2:20 pace band wrapped around my SPI belt and was anal about keeping watch over our times at each mile.
The first three miles weren't so bad - The middle 7 miles were flat, yet extremely windy - And the final 3 miles were, well, hilly. But nonetheless, we all four crossed the finish line together, with a time of 2:18:30.
It wasn't the hardest thing I've ever done; it wasn't the most miles I've ever done, but I can say that it was one of the windiest runs that I have ever had. Between the cold and the wind, we'll just say I was an interesting sight trying to get out of bed yesterday!
The best part about it was the girls I had by my side. Sometimes, that's more important to me than being able to say that I had a personal record. Being able to run with three others definitely made this race one of my most memorable. And to the injured, the year-offer, and to the rookie, I honestly think that they feel the same way!
Tammy, Me, MJ, and Lauren (far right)
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