Did I mention the weather??? Hmmm...... I think the floodgates of Heaven opened for us. Soaked. Absolutely drenched. I had to wring out my SOCKS at the finish line. My underwear were wet. My ponytail dripped down my back for 13 miles. We started the race in designer Hefty bags. We were a sight, let me tell you! I chuckled when I heard someone ask if they made gutters for hats and visors. The rain was unbelievable.
Yes, the first event had to be a photo-op. We took pictures together at the signs for 5K and 10k. 15K was next to the "Flood Zone" sign. Pics of the vineyards, farms, the gigantic mud pit we ran in (miles 5-7) and the Peconic Bay (when it seemed that mile 10-11 really was a bit longer than all the others). I also had to stop and take a picture with the friendly police lady in the bright orange raincoat....after all, she stopped traffic for me! It's only fair that she makes it into the marathon chronicles!
Wow. And even with all the aches and pains and the end of the adrenaline rush, I can say that it was FUN! Let's do it again!!!
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Congratulations! You did a great job. I want to see the pics!
Great report! Congratulations! The weather sounds . . . memorable.
Yes, we're probably a similar pace (although I hate to break that news to Ginny & Kristin, whom I'm supposed to be running with in Houghton next Saturday & who I have a feeling are a bit faster!)
Just realized I spelled Kristen O's name wrong. Sorry!
congrats, Kristin :) I'm so glad it was a fun, great experience for you - and yes, you get your wish, you DO get to do it again!!! :)
Heidi - I'm game to do any pace 10:30 and higher :) I'm thinking slower is AOK :) My coach had me running 9:45 for 6 miles last week - THAT kept me in pain for quite some time :)
Again, bravo! Enjoy telling everyone you know you're a half marathon finisher. :) And by the way, you can't post about pics without actually posting at least one! See you for round 2 in 3 weeks.
Kristin! Great job! I was so glad to hear your report. I kept thinking of you all morning as the rain came down here too. Hopefully the weather will be better in San Fran. I spent the day away from the computer and couldn't wait to hear your report.
Congratulations, Kristin! You're a real runner! (Not that you weren't before, but there's something about actually finishing a RACE that makes you feel official :) I've never had to run a long run in the pouring rain, but it sounds like you've done it now, what, 4 times? You're awesome. I hate running in the rain. Ever. Great job. . . San Fran will be a . . . breeze? No, but you've cleared a major mental hurdle. Have fun out there! :)
CRAP. B/c of the weather and no flash on a waterproof, disposable camera, not a single picture came out. I'M SO DISAPPPOINTED!!!!
I'm waiting to get others from the girls I ran with.
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