Half Marathon-er

May 19, 2012

13.1 Miles

18 Days Before, 

I was asked if I wanted a spot in a Sold Out

Full/Half Marathon, because someone had Decided not to Run it,

I had No Idea, if I could do it, but I thought I could Definitely Try!

Up to that Point, the Farthest I had gone was 9 Miles. Once.

I jumped on the last two weeks of a 

Half Marathon Training Schedule,

and I Leapt up to 14 Miles-

(Once. T'weren't Pretty)

My Calves and Knees and 

Shins and Toenails 

Hated My Guts!

I Got out the Door More Diligently,

and I was Exhausted and Sore

and thought it was more than I could Possibly do

in such a short amount of time.

But,

I DID IT!

I Had Energy and Adrenalin 

and a 

Great Run!

And?

I Felt

Mighty Fantastic! 

Four of My Favorite Parts:

1) Right at the Start, Someone Held up a Sign that said,

"You've Got This!" 

and I got Tingles

2) at about Mile 8, I thought- 

"Hmmm, this is Kind of Fun! Only Five More Miles!"

3) Seeing My Biggest Supporters/Fans as I Zero-ed in on the Finish Line!

and

4) Getting Emotional,

 because, 

I DID It!