I remembered from last year how the temperature is completely different from where we live compared to what it is up in Huntsville. So when I walked outside at 5:45 a.m. I knew I was under dressed. I drove over to my mom and dad's house, where everyone was meeting, and quickly changed into my mom's thicker running clothes. Once everyone was at my dad's house (me, todd, neil, shay, brandi) we drove up the canyon to where the race was.
We all hopped on a bus for the long drive to the starting line. I swear those bus rides seem so much longer than the actual run. That's probably a good thing. Once we stepped off the bus we were all FREEZING. Seriously! I can't stress how cold it was. Finally the race started and we were on our way. The first few miles me and my dad kept saying how cold we were. My face was frozen in place and my toes felt numb. Luckily we started to thaw a few miles in.
I don't know what it is with me lately but I can't stop my bathroom breaks. I constantly have to pee. I am just going to have to blame it on my 3 kids but it is seriously annoying. My dad and I stopped at the first porta potties. I was hoping I would be good for the rest of the race but I swear once I got out I instantly had to pee again. I ran to the next porta potties at mile 6. Unfortunately there was a line but I didn't want to wait until mile 9. My dad continued on. Once out I was determined to catch my dad. I could see him in the distance but it took me until mile 10 to catch him. When I did catch him I was in a zone and just kept going. We all finished strong. Todd said he had a major (if you know what I mean) bathroom stop at mile 11 but still had an awesome run. I would have beat last year's time by a few minutes if it wasn't for that dumb long line at mile 6. Instead I came in just 5 seconds faster. Tom held strong and didn't take that many walk breaks. He said he felt really good. We didn't really do the 5/1. We usually save that for anything further than half's.
The best part of this race? Coming in for a hot breakfast courtesy of Union Grill. Yummy quiche, yogurt, muffins, juice. mmmm
I can't believe there is only one more race in the circuit and it's over. Part of me is relieved if I am being honest. I have been so busy this year to really enjoy it. I wish I could have put more time in training. But luckily I haven't suffered any injuries like last year and I am still finishing strong. That's what's really important.
**STATS**
Distance: Half Marathon
Temperature: 15 DEGREES!
Time of Day: 8:00 a.m.
ME
Time: 2:10:01
Pace: 9:55 min/mile
TOM
Time: 2:15:01
Pace: 10:18 min/mile
TODD
Time: 1:57:03
Pace: 8:56 min/mile
Shay & Brandi
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Neil & Todd
Tom & Betty
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