The 13.1 Mile Journey
Saturday I ran my first half marathon! It has been one of my goals for a long time. One of those things on my life's bucket list that would be cool to experience, at least try one time. I initially started this goal last year. I ran a couple of race last "fall" (because SG doesn't have fall) and have keep up the running since. When we moved back to NYC, I wanted to run some more races. I had reached eight miles while visiting my family over the summer, which for me was a long run (still is). I wanted to keep the momentum going. I downloaded a very simple generic training guide from pinterest, and that was my plan. I was very consistent up until a few weeks before the race (Henry got sick, then I got sick). The two weeks before I made sure I was consistent, because I wanted to be ready. The worst thing would to be stuck doing this race and it be horrible. It was worth all the consistency. Day before the race I was pretty nervous, and not really looking forw