We've finally made it 3/4 of the way through October and next to summer, fall is my favourite season. The trees start to change color, Halloween is right around the corner (literally) and it makes fall riding that much more exciting. While race season is coming to an end that doesn't mean that the fun is over. The biggest race of the year next to the Tely 10 was held a few weeks ago in St. John's, and was appropriately named the Huffin' Puffin Half & Full Marathon. I've debated running a half marathon for the last two years and chickened out last minute each time, so this year it just had to be done. Ive been running for three years now and it was time to take the challenge to a new level. It felt GOOD to be able to tick off another point on the bucket list, let me tell ya!
We've finally made it 3/4 of the way through October and next to summer, fall is my favourite season. The trees start to change color, Halloween is right around the corner (literally) and it makes fall riding that much more exciting. While race season is coming to an end that doesn't mean that the fun is over. The biggest race of the year next to the Tely 10 was held a few weeks ago in St. John's, and was appropriately named the Huffin' Puffin Half & Full Marathon. I've debated running a half marathon for the last two years and chickened out last minute each time, so this year it just had to be done. Ive been running for three years now and it was time to take the challenge to a new level. It felt GOOD to be able to tick off another point on the bucket list, let me tell ya!
A half marathon is 21.1 kms- I felt that if I could complete the Tely 10, which was 16kms comfortably, that 21.1kms should be no problem. The route was scenic and the weather could of been a little warmer but otherwise it was the perfect day. Mentally the challenge was good; the last mile was the hardest. I started to get hungry at KM 11, which is unusual for me so I ignored it and pushed on. I ran into trouble the last mile from the finish. My legs started to feel increasingly weak and I was starting to get dizzy. I debated walking to the finish but I just couldn't. I had been training for months to complete this race and there was no way I was going to walk. If I collapsed, I collapsed. I learned a valuable lesson that morning; EAT MORE for breakfast even when you feel like you can't OR take Gels. You push your body so much harder on a race day that it is important to make sure you are getting the energy and nutrients your body needs.
Seven of my friends ran that day, for four of us it was our first half marathon, and the other three are seasoned Pro's. Everyone had achieved a time they were working towards or received a Personal Best. What more could we ask for?
After the race we appropriately treated ourselves to the breakfast of breakfasts at Mallard Cottage- Bon Appetite
Seven of my friends ran that day, for four of us it was our first half marathon, and the other three are seasoned Pro's. Everyone had achieved a time they were working towards or received a Personal Best. What more could we ask for?
After the race we appropriately treated ourselves to the breakfast of breakfasts at Mallard Cottage- Bon Appetite