Sunday, August 21, 2011

It's Official - I'm a Half Marathoner!

Before I go take my ritualistic post run nap, I wanted to post a few pics that MrP took of my big race =) Marisa - we did it!! According to the Live times, 2:24:48 was my finish time.
When I first started the clinic, I wrote a 2:45 finish as my realistic goal. Today, I wore a 2:30 pace band as I ran and each time I passed a mark, I said to myself "I'm going faster than the pace...I don't know if I'll be able to keep this up". When I was getting close to the late stages, I thought "Oh my - I just need to keep moving and I can beat 2:30...and I did!

EDITED TO ADD Official Race Times
Gun Time: 2:24:48
Chip Time: 2:23:19

 Last 100 meters - and smiling!

My slave driver who kept after me for four years to join a half clinic - thanks, SB!

Two old friends and one new one - with me!

Taking a bite of victory...LOL!
  
Finally, while I was chatting with my friend, MrP snapped this one.

He asked if I was still food motivated. I of course said "Heck yeah!" and he said if I'm up for it, he made a reservation for a celebratory supper so we're off to one of Edmonton's hot spots for delish dining, Corso32, tonight. I think he loves me ;)

3 comments:

  1. ACK!!! Huge congrats!!! This is an amazing accomplishment...I am so inspired by how you set goals and how you plan your way through the whole training process!! I bet Mr. P is soooooooo proud and very proud to take you out...how was dinner?!! YaHOOOOOOOO!!

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  2. YAY!!!!!!! CONGRATS Tanny!!!! Look at you just obliterate your goal time!!! AWESOME!!! Maureen is so right, what an AMAZING accomplishment!!!! Be proud my friend!!! Hope you enjoyed your celebratory dinner :) How was it? What a great guy ;)

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  3. Ok, totally tried to comment last night, but Blogger was a booger :( Congrats to you, you awesome chickie! You really are amazing and I think you should go treat yourself to a pedicure now that your belly is full :)

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