My first race since high school! I was thinking about a marathon this year, but lots has happened when it comes to running, so I was excited to be able to do this half marathon. I started running with some friends in my neighborhood in April. Around Mother's Day, I somehow hurt my leg. I thought it was just a muscle that I could just take a week off and I'd be fine. I would still try and run, but got so frustrated because my leg hurt so badly! I'm not anti-drugs, but I really wanted it to just get better on it's own. Finally, after a month and a half of waiting, I went in and got a steroid shot in my leg. It helped! I was so excited to get running again. 4 weeks later I'm running this!
Not the best time, but I didn't really have any expectations since it was my first race, and I'd only run a 12-miler once before the race!
I was pretty wasted after the race. The first 4 miles were pretty steep down hill. It was hard to slow myself down and try to pace at first. I kind of got caught up in the excitement and went too fast at first and wore out my legs. I did just what everyone warned me not to! My friend Sarah who ran it with me is amazing! She ran this 21 weeks pregnant, and did so great! 
8 comments:
CONGRATS!!!! That is so awesome! Good for you Heather.
Hey Heather, it Suzanne Hart.
It was nice running into you and Krissa last week at 7 peaks. Way to go on the marathon!
Heather, Congratualations on you 1/2 marathon. We are so proud of you. It takes some determination to do that. I ran a 10KM race years ago and my time was so-so but I finished and felt such a great feeling. I love that you just run for yourself and don't worry about running to win. Thanks for sharing this with us. Love, Elder & Sister Residori
You rock! I am so glad that you didn't die of pain from your leg. Good job!
way to go Heather, that is a great time! A steroid shot? hmmmm,, I hate leg injuries, but I have a knee that bothers me, I'll have to check in to that! Way to go, you look great!
Congratulations Heather! It is an awesome feeling to be in a race like that and cross that finish line! Way to go!
You are amazing, girl. End of story.
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