Wednesday, November 18, 2009

I WAS Running! I take it Back....

......All those bad things I said about marathoners. Maybe not all but most. I finished my first half marathon! In San Francisco!! My friends ALL bailed. But I have a new friend now. Shaeli was up for it. Here we are ready to head off to Union Square.
Before
...and after. Haha...there's chocolate in my hand.
The first is always the best. Silly me didn't bring a camera or an ipod....just woke up in the dark and headed to the start line. The 20,000 runners kept my spirits up though. And I took lots of mental pictures. The run is all along the coast and through many San Francisco treats. I would HIGHLY recommend it.

Question: What is with those silvery blankets? Runners think they are magical.

post script: I really think half marathons are a great way to travel with friends...see a city....put in a little run. Lets do more!!!

post post script: If you decide to attempt 13 miles without training once......have an IV of ibuprofen ready for about a week.

3 comments:

Chris & Carolyn said...

there are some pretty awesome half marathons out here in hawaii !!!! and i miss my friends.

The Hammonds said...

I say we pick a place to run another half and lets do it. Tire- When's the one in Hawaii... I could totally do that one.

Kaesy said...

13 miles was breezy for me too. I loved it. Pretty sure I didn't want to run 13 more afterward though.