WE DID IT!
Mike and I completed our first 1/2 marathon!
We finished in 2:41. I know for sure I could do it in at least 1/2 hr less but at mile 5 my knee gave out! I have never had knee problems in my life.
Under training
I quit running after I ran 9 miles THREE WEEKS AGO. This was bad for me. I ran 7 miles one weekend, 8 the next then 9 then quit. This is NOT good! You REALLY need to gradually work up to at least a good 10 miles before completing a 1/2. This I am certain of!
Carbonation
I am sure giving up carbonation for three weeks helped me! My breathing was great, I never felt exhausted or unable to catch my breath. Was it because of no carbonation or was it because I drank more water? I don't know but it worked!
Things I think hurt my knee...
1. Not properly training for the miles on my body
2. I need new shoes
3. Not stretching and warming up prior to race
4. The slant of the roads didn't help, I'm sure
Other than my knee
I felt GREAT! No exhaustion, No blisters, No pain or soreness anywhere but my left knee.
My Plan
I will take a week or so off then begin my triathlon training. I will do the complete training after the triathlon for my next 1/2 marathon! I plan to finish Chicago 1/2 marathon in 2:10!
Indy Race
What a great race! Incredible! So many people out there cheering us on! The weather was beautiful, running the Indy Race Track was so exciting! I have so much more to say but I will have to add more later since I need to go visit with my family!
CoffeeBreak.. GREAT JOB! I checked your time and see you beat your goal! LESS than 2 hours! woo hoo!! WAY TO GO!!
more later! | 
