My feet and shins are on fire.
My back is sore.
It feels like there is a ball under my left arch, causing a slight limp that makes me look like I have fake leg or hip.
Because the BF thinks I'm superwoman, he insisted we do yard work for the four hours today after I was up at 5:50 a.m. today to run my first ever Half Marathon.
Snapped a picture from my point of view when I started the race
Remember when I ran my first 10K? Or when I signed up for the 10 miler a few weeks ago?
Well, today I completed my first 13.1 miles.
Holy hell, what was I thinking. All was going great for me until I passed over the 10 mile mark and came up on 11 through 13. (Note to self: I need to train with more inclines and hills later in my runs.)
My huge calves couldn't handle the burn and I needed to walk about 5 minutes until I could run again. Somewhere around this time, my Shuffle decided to die but thankfully I brought my iPhone along and could play some music until the end of my race.
I'm not going to lie - it was tough, but I'm ready to do it again next year or maybe even a 10 miler later this summer as well.
waiting in line for the bathroom
Smiling because I finished! (although you can't see that I'm covered in sweat or limping)
14 comments:
DUDE! Congrats on the race. Way to go! That's so exciting, I love the picture of you with the medal. But damn your man made you do yard work? Hmm, let's see how superman-y he is after that level of physical exertion. Time to deny sweet lovin' for a few days.
Congrats girl!! : )
Way to go! And I'm so glad you're drinking chocolate milk - it's a great refuel beverage!
congrats! sounds like you've got the running bug. :)
Congrats!! You rock! I ran the full yesterday and I swear - 11 to 13 were the most miserable miles of the whole race - the shoreway is THE WORST!
4 HOURS OF YARDWORK after running 13.1??? I think you are superwoman! :)
I assure you all - I'm not super woman.
Good for you -- congrats on one very HUGE personal achievement -- you should be very proud of yourself!
Yay! You did it! I have a pic somewhere of all the ben gay bandage things I put on my calves and feet after my half-marathon. I remember I watched my Big Fat Greek Wedding afterward and was asleep by like 6 p.m. Yard work? You are Superwoman!
that is simply amazing! great job!
Yay you!!! So proud of you! This is awesome. :)
Tell the bf he should give you a foot massage at the very LEAST.
Congrats! That's awesome. I hope you're getting some rest time this week at least.
nicely done!! i've walked one but it is so not the same as running it, woo woo.
woohoo i'm so proud of you!!!
You're a superhero. Seriously.
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