OC Half Marathon

WOW oh WOW! If someone would have told me 3 years ago that in 3 years you'll be running Half Marathons, take part in Mud Runs....well I would have told them YOU ARE OUT OF YOUR MIND!
This past Sunday, I took part in my 2nd Half Marathon this year. I ran it in 2hr 14mins...HORRIBLE time. However, I came to realize after I crossed that finish line my body was not prepared for the run. 20 minutes after crossing the finish line I fainted. To think, I carb loaded the day before, hydrated and all. Everything I had done before for my 3 other Half Marathons...I even had a protein shake before I left to meet my training partner. To no avail, during mile 10-11 I felt funky. I already knew I was about 5 minutes off my pace and goal of hitting 2 hrs. You would think that would motivate me to push harder and continue on but my body was not complying. I kept on going but all I kept thinking about was stopping and passing out on the grass. Well my thick skin and stubborn attitude wouldn't allow me to give up so I CROSSED THAT FINISH LINE!!! Struggling and all, I never would have thought I would have passed out 20 minutes after. Who knew!
My advice is to take care of yourself, listen to your body but also NEVER GIVE UP.
Next up...May 29th Tough Mudder and hopefully the Guns & Hoses Half Marathon on June 5th

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