I am actually a pretty good runner. No I wont every win a 1/2 or full marathon, but I can hold my own. The first 1/2 marathon that Barrett and I ran was last October, the 30th to be exact, and we finished are 1:53: and some odd seconds. That put us just under 9 minute miles, even with the engagement!
So for our upcoming Derby run I am hoping to get it under 8:20/mil run. I have been training really well despite being really busy with school and some really fatigued legs. The heat really picked up yesterday, which is always a tough transition when you are use to running in more comfortable weather, but even so I was still able to run my 9 miles in about 8:40 pace. Not great, but with all things considered I wasn't disappointed.
For the FUTURE: I would love to qualify for the Boston. That may not happen this year, but maybe after taking a little break from strictly running, I will be motivated and have the time to train right! Barrett and I are going to attempt to take up TRIATHLONS...we'll pray we don't drown.
Until the 29th of this month I am a runner though. I am pretty good and compete well. Maybe after the race I will be able to come back and say "I'm awesome, I did it!"
Picture: That is Barrett and I finishing our first 1/2 marathon together, after he proposed right at the finish line. The race was in Clarksville, TN and all of our family was there to surprise us at the end! I love him and couldn't have asked for a better proposal or man to give it!
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