Not my ankle.
Not my arm.
Not my clavicle…
But the “2 hour wall”!!!
Today, my friend Katie and I ran the North Olympic Discovery Half-Marathon. Our training has been less than ideal as far as speed-training goes. Some may use the phrase “not at all”… So the thought of finishing in under two hours (which is actually not all that fast when one considers how fast summa these people go, but it’s fast for me!) was just that - a thought. Plus, I did not eat very well yesterday…
Despite our training shortcomings, finishing in under 2 hours was something we both really wanted to accomplish. Besides, I figured if I got that goal out of the way, then any other half-marathons I run I can just enjoy - like, throw HO-HOs and Yoo-Hoo at to passing runners and take happy pictures standing next to the aid station volunteers… wear make-up…. maybe do a few cartwheels and pick a flower or two along the way… for my scrapbook.
The official results are not online, as of this posting, but I’ll relay what info I have: Our unofficial time (the time I clocked on my watch - start mat to finish mat) was 1 hour 58 minutes and 49 seconds. According to the print-out posted at the race, our official time (gun time to finish mat) was 1 hour 59 minutes and 26? seconds. I am so glad even our official time was under 2 hours. Unless one is an elite runner, it isn’t easy to actually start a race on gun time - you have to wait for the masses ahead to filter through…
There are lots of details I want to get down, but frankly, I am friggin’ beat. The run, the finish, the amazing stomach ache and post-race emptying of the intestines (ewww) throughout the day… all day, a preschool party, a bbq with friends, and did I mention tummy troubles??? At least the latter part was all post-race, and not during the race (I know Noble Pig had some concerns!).
Let me end with this - a picture of a happy Katie and Jenny - so thrilled to have met our ultimate goal:
In case you can’t read my shirt, it says, “Will run for chocolate.” Did. Done.
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Might proud of you girl, mighty proud. Was thinkin’ of you all day. You flippin’ rock, and Katie too!
Oh thank goodness you made it safely to the bathroom! I was sooooo worried. Congrats on your amazing time, what a great accomplishment!
well done girl! who cares what your time is … you. ran. a. half. marathon.
AWESOME on your time! Congratulations, Jenny! That’s gotta feel good.
A few years back, Liza and I ran VikingFest and lost three minutes because we had to do a Lion’s Park potty detour. Hey…I know about priorities.
XO
YAY! I am so proud. You and Katie are amazing. Great Job!
You are amazing! Congrats! :-)
P.S….I wanna know your secrets…
Way to go guys!!!!!! Miss you both very much!
You inspire me! Maybe I’ll do a 10k next. So far, only a 5k has been safe. : )
Congrats! What a great accomplishment. :)
WOOHOO JENNY!!!
What a great accomplishment! I am so happy for you! My half marathon is in two weekends! Under 2 I think is a pipedream yet, but I am shooting for 2 plus any single digit following the zero. anything before 2:10. I will let you know! I will think of you on my run now!!!
Lisa
1/2 a marathon! Holy crap…that’s awesome. And was that picture taken AFTER the run? I don’t look that good on my best day! geez….