Carlsbad Half Marathon

Ok, so I know I am really a crappy blogger, but I definitely had to blog this one! I just finished my first half marathon, and I am so super excited and proud!!! I started training when Madilyn was only 5 weeks old, I feel like I have worked really hard, so I am so happy I finally did it! My future brother in law Phil talked me into running the Carlsbad CA half with him (he is quite a pro!) and it was amazing. We went down to California last Wednesday and spent a couple days at DisneyLand, and then I had the race Sunday. I was so sick on Saturday, I didn't know if I would be able to run, but a miracle happened, and I woke up Sunday morning feeling amazing! I couldn't believe how exciting it was being at the race and all the adreneline and energy that was there, I ran faster than I ever have just becuase Phil and everyone else was just pushing me! The whole course was amazing, it was right along the ocean, so breathtaking! I just felt so lucky to be there, I know that sounds cheesy but true! My favorite part was grabbing all the water at the water stations and then just throwing the cups like they do in the movies...so liberating! Anyway, my final time was 1:57:06....I was super proud and super shocked that I finished it in under two hours, what a rush! I think I may just be hooked and may be looking to start training for a full marathon!!!