I ran the Philadelphia Rock and Roll half marathon this morning. I still can’t believe it happened but the medal and the muscle fatigue prove to me that it did.
I am one very grateful person this evening to the city of Philadelphia for a great course and the people at the Rock and Roll Marathon series for running a great program. There were lots of support everywhere and as it was as advertised perfect for first timers.
I would also like to thank my race sherpa, Chuck who was amazing and understood why I burst into tears right before the race and never offered to take me home and forget about the whole thing because I probably would have taken him up on it.
Confidence is still an issue with me. Even though I am running the whole time, this little devil sits on my shoulder taunting me to slow down, to give up, asking me what am I trying to prove? I fight back with my list of all the things I am happy about. Happy that Istudied the race map and know whats coming next, happy that I wore the race shorts instead of the capri leggings, happy that this is so gorgeous and happy that I CAN run.
Any advice on building confidence and kicking that lazy devil off the shoulder would be greatly appreciated!
We had a wonderful weekend in Philly. We ate lunch in Reading Terminal on Saturday and had ate an italian dinner on South Street.
I have lots of photos on my facebook page if you would like to see them:
https://www.facebook.com/pstrand1
So now I have work to do, I fell off my pace at miles 11-13. I had shaky legs and could not find a stride or a stretch to make it work. I didn’t walk or run at some points, it was more of a wobble. So I will work on hydration, carbs and long runs between now and Oct. 7.
Oct. 7 is the Staten Island Half Marathon that I will be running with my daughter Laura and celebrating my 52nd birthday!
I will leave you with this photo from today.
Within minutes of this photo, I met two great ladies and we talked all the way to the starting line.
I lost them on the course, but we had a great time when we were together.
Runners are the best !
Signed,
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