Monday, June 15, 2009

Bear Lake Half Marathon

The race was rainy and hard but I did it. I finished in 2:17:11. It's not my best time, but it is 5 minutes faster than the Salt Lake Half that I ran in April and I am happy about that (5 minutes is a very big deal in the running world). And I finally beat my dad in a race! So I'm even more happy about that!! Although the reason that I beat him is that he hasn't run since April... but still... I beat him! Tyson ran in the 10K and he ended up coming in 6th overall! He's such a good runner and I'm pretty jealous that it is so easy for him. I can honestly say that I do NOT love running. I never think to myself that I want to go out and run just because "its fun". Running is hard for me. But I do LOVE the way that I feel after I finish a race. Not physically of course... I'm still in pain - but that's my own fault for trying a new work out the day before the race (hehehe... I'm so dumb!). I still want to keep running through the summer, so I think that I might have to sign up for another race. Otherwise I'll make excuses and not keep it up. But I want to try a shorter distance. I'm thinking the Riverton 10K on the 4th of July. Anyone want to do it with me?

1 comment:

Becca Lund said...

way to go! I am totally impressed at your ambition and motivation. (yes, I just used two big words!)
I wish I could do something like that -- I can waddle for 10k on the 4th of july if you like! :)