Submitting this report from the comfort of my bed. Rumble rhymes with humble for a reason. This was the most insanely hilly course I could ever imagine running.
I felt like junk today running... from the first mile, I just did not feel good. At the turn around I was wondering how I would make it back. The people I run with who are usually at the back of the pack were breezing by me! I was perplexed.... I had the chills from mile 3-- could it have to do with the sunburn I got last week? I drank soooo much water and gatorade... Its hard to believe that I could have been dehydrated. I even put salt on my toast this morning. At mile 11 I found some strength - after 2 gel bloks, and actually really ran quickly the entire mile.
Wow- I am humbled. I will say that my ABSOLUTE highlight of the race, that inspired me to pick up the pace was seeing Lucia- fellow blogger (And, she does not call herself Argentine Rocket for nothing!!!!!) at mile maybe 5. This was awesome seeing Lucia- We recognized eathother by putting a pink tie of our shirts! After a quick hug and hello- we continued on our paths! Lucia, You Rock!
I don't know my final time. Once I have the official, I will enter it above. I remember that I finally crossed the line at about 2:30 --- hard to believe it was slower than a past 1/2 marathon where I ran 10:21s! The hills and general lethargy had a lot to do with it. At least I know that I have work to do! Going to try another in a few weeks so I can improve my time. Today was just a funky day! But again, seeing Lucia was worth the pain!
I am going to rest now-- happy Sunday.
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