Slow and steady wins the race

I am happy to report the Salt Lake Half Marathon was a success, especially with as little training as I did. I think my official finish time was right around 2:23. Despite the strong wind gusts along the course, it was, for the most part, a good run. I got really tired between miles 8 and 10, but after gagging down some "delicious" strawberry GU (I wouldn't recommend that flavor to ANYONE, EVER), I gained a little bit of steam back and finished. Christy was about 5 minutes ahead of me, Rommel about 35 min ahead! I woke up this morning feeling a little sore around my hip flexors and I am afraid I may lose my big toenail, but other than that, I feel pretty good. For those of you who have never done a long race, it really is a great feeling and sense of accomplishment when you cross the finish line. Everyone needs to experience it. And if you are thinking that there is no way you could do it, my recommendation is to go to a race and watch people (especially family) cross the finish line. It is so inspiring. I experienced that when I watched Christy do her first 1/2 marathon several years ago and my mom felt the same way yesterday. Maybe I can convince her to do the Disneyland Half in August...