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24 weeks

Philly RnR Half Recap

September 17, 2013 by Kristy 10 Comments

I came, I waddled, I finished…in 2:18:12 (10:33 average pace).  Only 2 minutes slower than my very first HM back in 2002!

Let me back up a bit first…

A small part of me wasn’t sure I would finish.  I have never felt that way before.  I was well trained (I had done numerous 8 to 12 milers in the past few months) but you just never know what you are going to get day-to-day.  I was worried about the tension in my shins – would it be unbearable?  Would I have to walk half the race?  Would I get excessively tired?  Would today be the day some new pregnancy symptom would appear?

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my SIL and I at the start

At least I had the weather on my side.  It was about 50 degrees at the start.  Had it been anywhere near the humidity we had earlier in the week, I would have not run the race.  My tolerance for humidity decreases each week I get bigger.

I knew it was going to be a good day during mile 1.  I had no shin tension whatsoever (it generally appears ASAP).  I was enjoying the crowds and laughing at my shadow.  I looked ridiculous!  I was moving slowly and was definitely doing more of a waddle than run.

I stopped to pee right before mile 3 (already?!) and then before mile 9.  I lost 4 minutes total – mostly waiting in line at mile 3 – but what can you expect at 6 months?

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having fun

I saw my friend Sara at mile 10 and I was so happy for the company.  I was getting a little bored and really wanted to chat with someone.  I was feeling really good at this point…I wanted to go faster but I knew my body wouldn’t cooperate.  Or I would pay for it dearly on Monday.

After mile 12.5, I picked up the pace.  I weaved in and out of runners and raced to the finish line.  I had the biggest smile crossing the finish line – I wish there was a picture to capture it.  My 2nd HM while pregnant done!  For comparison:

HM #1 (10 weeks):  1:59
HM #2 (24 weeks):  2:18

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thanks sara for letting me chat your ear off

Congrats to my SIL, Sara, Jimmy, and Jen who all had fantastic races!

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