First Half-marathon

I survived!

Actually, I did a bit better than I thought I would: a 2:08. Conditions were wonderful: overcast and 59 degrees at the start. The cloud cover didn't break until after the race. Anacortes was lovely and the course was very nice. I like small town races.

I started out at a 9:40/mile pace, but couldn't keep it up in the second half.

Recovery has been pretty quick, though when I ran 5 miles on Monday I felt like an old man. Could only manage an 11:32/mile pace, though my training schedule called for a 10:36 pace.

Today, I ran 5 miles at a 10:40 pace, though my legs still feel a bit wobbly and my right heel and knee are a bit sore. Both are a 2 on a pain scale of 10. It took about 2 miles before my knee loosened up.

I feel optimistic about the full marathon in October.