Half marathon #5

And I totally sang that in my head to "Mambo #5", btw. You're welcome for that earworm!

So, yeah. This may be a blog about me training for a marathon, but part of that training includes a half marathon. On Sunday, to be exact. It's a trail run, and I've never done a trail race, so I'm not sure what to expect. A slower time to be sure, but I'm pretty slow anyway, so that's nothing new. I proudly rep the back of packers!

I'm a little nervous, not only because I think it's natural to be nervous before a big event,but because I haven't done a half since November of 2015. And I kicked butt in that one. I had a great PR (personal record), and felt fantastic that day, even though it got super hot at the end and I walked more than I wanted. So, I don't want to compare races, as that was over the Fred Hartman Bridge and was a pretty tough race. See photo.

But, understandably, I'm nervous. I'm running it with a first timer, and I am excited for her, so that helps with the nerves. But still. There's a 4 hour time limit, and even during my first half, I wasn't close to that cut off. But as a slow runner, it's always in the back of my head. Will I finish last? Will anyone be left to cheer for me? Will the food be there? I've done other races by the race company and they have all been fab, and very BOTP friendly, but still...

So I just have to do what I need to do to prepare....like eat spaghetti tonight. With garlic bread. Ohh yeaah. Drink all my water. Try and get some sleep. And go out and have fun, and the remember all of it so I can give you a great race review after!

And so I leave you with Lou....trumpets!