I started out feeling pretty good and keeping a good pace but of course as the miles passed it kept getting harder and harder. By mile 11 I was really struggling and trying to mentally push myself through to the end. Crossing the finish line was such a good feeling even though I felt like I was about to fall over my own two feet with my legs made out of jelly.
My time was 1 hour 58 minutes and I was really happy with that! My goal was to make it under 2 hours and I did just that! I couldn't help but laugh to myself when I found that part of the race was through the cobblestone streets and at the end I was rewarded with a baguette - only in France!
Big thanks to my supporters! I'm lucky to have such great friends!
Now it is time for recovery which might be as hard as the race. Is it normal for my ribs/stomach/lungs to be aching so badly?!
Have any of you run any races or accomplished any goals lately?
You runners have any recovery advice for me?
Ah, now off to the sweet dreams of advil pm induced sleep. Excited.
way to go!! i want to run a half marathon but i HHHAAATTTEE running
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole! You can run one for sure! I used to hate running too but once you get into it a little bit you will grow to love it!
DeleteOh my goodness, is that Stade France? If it is, I totally saw a rugby game there when I lived in Paris! But I could be totally wrong. Either way, memories....sigh....I love it, congrats on the half marathon!
ReplyDeleteYes it is!! We got to run through the stadium as part of the course! It was very cool! Thanks Birdie!
Deleteway to go! that's awesome!! and thanks for making me realize i need to get in SHAPE! hahaha.
ReplyDeleteThank you! You can definitely do it! All you have to do is take the first step! :)
DeleteWow, congrats! I love how they gift you a baguette after the race, so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Claire! I know, how funny is that? It was perfect though I was starved! haha
DeleteYou are my hero. I am so proud of you!!! Drink a lot of liquids and rest!! ..that's it from the medical offices of Erin N. Castillo.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you Dr!
DeleteFélicitations pour ta première course réussit!
ReplyDeleteMerci!! :)
DeleteYAY! Good for you Brittany! Next year you should run the Marseille - Cassis marathon. When you're finished I'll reward you with lunch on the beautiful port and a cool glass of crisp local white :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like perfection!! The white wine in Cassis is so delicious! Talk about good motivation to finish that race! :)
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