And...
I did it! I felt great to mile 5, runner's high began to kick in... even if ever so briefly... but at about mile 6.5 I started to doubt I was going to make it...then mile 7.5 I am aching, feet hurt, hips are sore...knees okay, which is a bonus, but legs and butt are on fire, it's a good burn! At mile 8 I am on my own road and know it isn't far but there is that GIANT( okay little but it looked GIANT) hill...got to the top( ever so slowly but still technically jogging) and then down the home stretch...I can see my driveway at this point and my feet feel like they are made of lead. My toes are getting tingly my butt is even more on fire and I tell my self" Listen here don't you give up now you want to post that you actually did it so no wimping out lady!" Then half way down my own street it comes to " just get to that mailbox.." and so on. I get to my drive way and I think " well, might as well jog to the front door!" I am so proud of myself but my arms tingle my legs are shaking I am shaking...I need water and FOOD! ASAP! I fixed some spaghetti and a massive glass of AGUA. I eat while I "feel myself out" so to speak. I assess whether or not the aches are injury or just endurance pain( They are the latter thank goodness!...and I will be sore tomorrow I can already tell)
Things I learned:
*Don't wear too many layers even if it feels cold outside, wrapping 2 light jackets around your waist really stinks to do while in motion.
* change my Itunes playlist, the songs are getting old!
* bring a quick light easy energy snack and a small bit of water
* Only do 8 miles or more one time per week!
* I am very strong!
* I have supreme cardiovascular fitness because I wore my heart rate monitor the whole time and even when I was pushing really hard I was only at 150 beats per minute which is GREAT for me!!! But...that shows that when my legs get stronger I could push to run faster because I can hold 165-170 beats per minute for at least half an hour, easy,...sooo I conclude
I CAN RUN THIS HALF MARATHON BY MAY>>>NO PROBLEM!
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That's awesome Danelle!! One of these years I will be able to run more than half a mile without wanting to quit. An when I do I'll join you in that half marathon!! It's been one of my goals since I graduated high school
How neat to have an experience after which you can conclude that you are "very strong." That's a great feeling. Sounds like you're full of great feeling these days, Lady!
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