April 21 Ft Worth Zoo Run
I did the 5K with my Mothers of Multiples Club. It was INSANELY crowded. I could never get a good consistent pace. There were SO many walkers. Nothing wrong with that but it was very frustrating because they'd walk at least 3 together and blocking other runners. Or, they'd stop and take pictures. But, overall, it was fun. I was happy with my time. It was neat to run through the zoo. And, we got to go to the zoo after we were done. I think next year, if I do this race, I'm going to do the 10K. Not as many walkers.
May 6 Heels and Hills Half Marathon
Wow, that was a tough race. I had really only trained for 2 weeks-running at the most 8 miles. I did this race with my friends (much faster friends). It was very hot, and that slowed me down. I loved the signs that they had:
I was feeling pretty good til about mile 9 or so. My legs started to burn. I did a lot of jog/walk intervals. The last couple of miles seemed like an ETERNITY!! Especially that last mile. Holy cow, it looked like 20 miles, not 1 mile.
It was mostly women (except the pace leaders who were men in running skirts and/or tutus!) I loved the camaraderie. We'd give each other encouragement.
I crossed the finish at 3:12 and it felt SO good to cross that finish line. 20 min slower than my last half, but I'm happy I finished considering the circumstances. I was so tired. I could barely walk.With every step, my muscles would cramp up and seize. My friends were nice to get the car and pick me up. I got home and relaxed as much as I could.
So lessons that I learned:
-I don't think I'll be running another half in the heat again
-I will train better
And huge props to my friends Elisabeth for placing 2nd in her age group in the half, and Griselda for doing the 5K despite her knee! And, for waiting an extra hour for me!
Of course, this means I'll be doing another half marathon, but in the fall.
Next races:
Possibly doing the Victims of Fire 5K in Midlothian 5/19
Possibly doing the DRC Bloomin' 4 miler June 2
Dadfest June 16 with my dad (which I'm really excited about!)
