so, I can't blame 2 months of silence on a running injury . . .

No . . . I didn't die

The race did not in fact kill me . . .

AND

I ran the entire thing (as in absolutely zero walking) I'm not pretending like I set any records, but I did finish.

I know, I know, it was only a half marathon and not a full.  

However, given that less than two weeks before the race I thought I may have some rare jungle virus AND given that four days before the race a physical therapist told me that the ridiculous pain I was experiencing was actually me tearing my IT band with each step I took . . . and could not do any high impact workouts/run for 6 weeks if I did the race----

I'd say finishing without walking pretty much equals GOLD MEDAL!  (I was going to say, "Winning!"-- but Charlie Sheen is so February 2011).  

Smiling (kind of) across the finish line!

Quick recap of the weekend- and a pass/fail rating

10/7

•  fly to Wichita- get picked up at the airport by my sweet sister- PASS
• got to hang with the 'rents and have a glass of wine- PASS
•  good night sleep in humid air that doesn't leave me with a sore throat- PASS  

 10/8

• got up early to go pick up race packets- moderate FAIL (because of the getting up early)
• headed to Manhattan, to watch the Wildcats send Missouri out of the Big 12 with one last butt kicking- EPIC PASS (absolutely amazing!!)



sister, Mr. MHH, Mrs. MHH
soaked from rain, but finished!

•  bland pasta dinner, no wine, bed early - FAIL (because one of the best things about being home is the late night chats with my parents)

10/9

•  got up ridiculously early- FAIL
•  peanut butter toast breakfast- PASS (because who doesn't love peanut butter?!)
• race begins, 500 people sprint by me, Mr. MHH and my sis- minor FAIL
• Mom runs out on the course at mile 1.5 to give me water and a handful of pain reliever- PASS (and adorable)
• a light, warm rain starts- PASS
• rain gets in iPod, iPod starts skipping, expensive Beats headphones quit . . . so I have no beats- FAIL FAIL FAIL (thanks a lot, rain)
•  see the parents several times throughout the race- they were trying to see us a lot, and a friend from high school, and our dear friend Mary- PASS!
• FINISHED! - PASS
• Freddy's for lunch and then a home cooked family dinner- PASS

There you have it, the play-by-play-- yours truly finished a half marathon, did not die, kind of enjoyed it, and may do another!

Until then, back in stilettos where I belong!

xoxo,

Mrs. MHH