The Beginning: 13x13x13 - 1

Post race! Feeling glad to be finished.

Half marathon number one in 2013 is on the books! If you've missed out on the resolution behind this, and what is quite possibly the craziest thing I've ever agreed to, I suggest you take a peek.

I had three goals for this first run:

- Move myself 13.1 miles
- Don't get hurt
- Keep it under 3 hours

All I have to say about that is: check, check and check!

Time: 2:38:30



This definitely wasn't the easiest run I've ever done, but my time wasn't half bad when compared to my previous half marathons. I knew I wasn't prepared in the way I'd like to be, so I implemented  a new strategy - running one mile, then walking one minute. Repeat lots of times. I didn't stick to this very strictly in the end, but it seemed to get me through! It was a great for breaking up the run into digestible pieces, but I don' t think it's something I'll stick with (I think it blocks "the groove").

My feet definitely hurt and the muscles in my legs started getting sore even before I was done running, but no serious shin splint or IT pain is definitely a move in the right direction. One down, twelve to go!

I made Thanksgiving dinner again because I had a really great
run 2 days after Thanksgiving. I clearly have a theory. Recipe
experiments may be a fun part of this experience.

This morning's view

The note I left for Casey because he gets nervous when I run
long distances by myself. He didn't find it until he was about to
search for me because he thought I had been gone too long.

Great drive home. What a beautiful day!

If I lay down to stretch after a run, Kitsune insists on cleaning
me. If I let her, she will lick my entire face. Eyelids and all.