13.1 done and done.

I wasn't fast and it wasn't pretty, but I am proud to say I completed the Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 Marathon last weekend. I'm pretty sure most of the people around me were walking about as fast as I was running (and not speed walking) but it didn't really matter. What mattered was that I set a goal and I did it. And that feels really good.

Thank you to all my friends and family for cheering me on and encouraging me on race day and every day leading up to it (and even running with me, gold star for Hilary!!!).

I learned a lot about myself and running in general during this process. Here are my key findings:

• Running hungover is pretty miserable but a decent hangover cure.
• Running during lunch is a great use of one's lunch hour.
• Wear less clothes than you think you need to stay warm (still working on figuring this one out).
• The first mile is always the hardest.
• Mile 5 & 6 are usually the easiest.
• A big post-race brunch at Tasty n Alder makes finishing a race feel that much better.

13.1!