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She Says: 13 Miles – I did That!
I did it! 13 miles done! And now, not only do I feel 100% confident for the Brooklyn Half Marathon, but I also feel like I could go further. I guess my question to answer on another day is just how far do I want to/could I run?
To be honest, the run was a little hum drum. Nothing eventful happened. I just ran and listened to music. The weather was nice, not too hot, no rain, etc. I had 6 Sharkies – 3 at around mile 8, and the rest throughout the rest of the miles. No stomach issues, cramps, aches or pains. I guess I should be thankful that it was such an uninteresting run!
Running Stats
- Miles: 13
- Time: 1:54:23
- Av. HR: 157
- Max. HR: 188
- Cals: 868
It was truly a milestone for me. As I’ve explained, I am not a runner by design. I have asthma and it doesn’t come easy to me, but it was something I always wanted to do. For years, even in high school, I admired people who could just “go for a run” and wished I could be the person I saw gliding down the street. And now, quite honestly because of other bloggers, I am that person and it’s wonderful. So, a little Monday afternoon thank you to all my blog friends who have ever written about running, YOU HELPED MAKE ME A RUNNER, THANK YOU! There are no runners in my life and all of you have filled that gap and given me the courage and motivation I needed. There are so many, too many to list, but I think you know who you are.
Ok, enough mushy stuff. After I got home I had fruit salad of apples, cantaloupe and watermelon.
I then stretched my legs, drank lots of water and had a Peanut Butter and Agave Sandwich on an English Muffin.
It was perfect, but I think I need some veggies at dinner!
Have a wonderful Monday!!!!
Congrats on completing 13 miles! Now you KNOW you can kick some half-marathon ass!