My First Mini!!

Robert and I both finished our first Half Marathon yesterday, the Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis, Indiana!

Robert finished in 2:20! (Hooray for him! He is a fast runner, but is sore today!)
I finished in 3:15:17, which was below the 15 minute mile mark I hoped for! (I also stopped because a car tried to get into the run route on Washington Blvd. Also during that mile on that street, a 2 car accident. I stopped because one of the driver's was hurt when her airbags deployed, and was laying, numb and shaking on the ground. When the cop got there, and the ambulance was on the way, and the chick seemed calm, I left to go on and finish. Robert tells me this behavior is remarkable, I just did what any responsible medical person would do, right?)

Anyway, I was happy with my finish. I need to work on the back half of my races. I did an avg 13:17 for the first 10K. Since my avg for the back end of the race was 14:55, there is some work to be done.

On the other hand, I can walk reasonable well today.

I am happy - I went out there - I proved that I could do it AND I finished upright and smiling! Life is good!

Next up....

The 500 Festival Mini Marathon in May!

I might have a marathon in me someday. I want to max out the Half Marathon first though!

Friends who showed up:
Matt H
Dan V
Jill V
Mandy E
Paula Z
Kate O (actually: stuck in traffic)
Holly (wanted to be there, car broke down)

JUN friends there in spirit!