Well I did it, and I wasn’t last. I’m happy with my time of 2 hours and 40 minutes. My brother finished in 1 hour and 53 minutes. Do you see how much taller he is than I am??? He claims it doesn’t make a difference, but clearly he’s wrong.
The run went pretty good. I’m a little surprised at my pace, because it’s a full minute and half per mile better than any of my long runs so far. Perhaps not having the dogs running with me made a difference? Or it could have been that I wasn’t trailing a kid on a scooter who needs to stop to ask me a question every block? Or maybe it was the fact that my sister-in-law and my nephew, Connor, came out and ran me in for the last minute. They pushed up my pace to a 9 minute mile! Whatever it was, I’ll take it.
And to the guy who pulled me aside after the race to tell me that he tried to catch up to me at the end, but just couldn’t, THANK YOU! That was awesome!
Congratulations!
I am in awe.
You go girl. If I did this they would use a calendar to time me, not a stop watch.
That is so awesome… That you did it, and that you had such great support. CONGRATS! We’ll be near mile 16 on the big one.
well done you (and your brother!) my daughters are both runners, it really isn’t about the time, it’s about your personal accomplishment. that bib deserves a special place in your home today!
Congratulations!!
I’ve often thought about completing just one running event but have never made the effort. I’ve never been a great runner. I’ve cycled many thousands of kilometres but have never been able to run so I’m in awe of your achievement.