So my sister and I recently did the Mickelson Trail 1/2 Marathon in Deadwood, South Dakota. It was our first one and we had a great time. We are still training ourselves to run so it was mostly walking - but we finished!
13.1 beautiful miles of the George S Mickelson Trail
Finally got to wear my Boston shirt.
My friend Rochelle from work ran it also.
Mandi enjoying the local scenery.
Finishers! Not quite sure what is going on with my shorts here though...
A close-up of the shirt logo.
A while ago I got this really nice Bib/Medal holder from Running on the Wall. It finally has something to show!
Things I learned from this race:
1. It's not that bad. Once we were going I had a great time. It didn't feel like 13.1 miles.
2. I read somewhere recently to buy running shoes that are a half to a full size larger than you normally wear. I totally get that now! My feet were KILLING me when we finished. They were swollen and my toes were curled in the ends because I didn't have enough room. Buy the bigger shoes!
3. My hips need strengthening. My joints started protesting pretty good around mile 10, they were less than thrilled at the end and punished my severely the next day. My joints and feet hurt a lot and would have ended me when I still had energy. I have since been looking up strengthening exercises and will begin that post haste.
4. I have a long way to go but I've come a very long way from where I started. A year and forty pounds ago I never would have been able to do this. Onward and upward!
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