Before the start...
There was an amazing turnout at the event...
I ran with my 4:1 Memorial Milers group for the beginning of the race (about the first 3 miles or so) and then my "pace sister" Senovia and I started to pick up our speed a bit (we both were really hoping to PR today).
The route changed a bit between the time Diane and I drove it yesterday and the start of the event this morning, so by the time I got to where Diane was waiting for me along the course I had already done about 9 miles...
The rest of the event was a bit of a blur to be honest. My left foot pain was getting worse so I spent most of the time focusing on landing on the outside of my foot (but being extra careful so I didn't twist my ankle). When I got to the turnaround point for the half marathoners all I could think was "Thank God I'm not running a full marathon today!"
I made it across the finish line in one piece...
My time and mileage according to Runtastic...
Pace per mile breakdown...
The official course time and tracking...
A NEW PR!!!!!!!!
A close up of the medal...
In other great news...Senovia got her PR as well!
I hung out with the Milers for a bit and then we saw Santa Claus...
{I told Santa I wanted the purple & white Garmin Forerunner 220 for Christmas...he didn't answer}
[I'm not sure what to do with that response]
Diane and I left to head back to the hotel before check out (and to get something to eat). I'm so grateful that she came with me (Thanks Diane!). And once I regained sensation in my lower extremities I drove to pick up Kai from Giselle's house (Thanks Giselle!).
My evening was spent with Kai at the Memorial Milers Holiday party...
A great start and end to my day!
Congrats to all the finishers at the EAU Palm Beach half and full marathon today!!!!
That looks like so much fun! I can't wait until my next race!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great event! When is your next race?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your PR!! Well deserved!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Debi!!!!
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