2:01:25

I did it!  I finished my second half marathon and I have to admit that I'm pretty proud of myself.  JennyP and I ran the race together, finishing in 2 hours 1 minute and 25 seconds, which means we averaged 9:16 per mile ... 7 minutes under last year's time.  Overall, I felt fantastic during the race!  My left outer knee started to bother me around mile 8, but didn't keep me from running at a decent pace.  Other than that, my muscles felt great - no groin issue (a big problem last year), no chafing (also a problem in the humidity last year), the weather was perfect, and I loved my running shirt (is it ok to say that?).

Proud of my medal!

Jenny & Jill after the race

Jenny, Kevin & Jill - Admissions Running All Stars

Gearing Up

Apparently I haven't felt very inspired lately - but that's about to change!  Tomorrow I'm running my second half marathon... the Minneapolis Half Marathon.  A new race this year, it starts at The Depot downtown Mpls and runs along the river.  I had a hard time deciding if I should sign up for another half considering the fact that I didn't have a regular running partner.  In the end, I decided my goal could be not only finishing a half marathon, but training and running a half by myself!  I think the training went even a little better than last year.  I run a little faster by myself... as fast as 8:45 min/miles! (that's fast for me)

Right now I'm wearing my Heart of the City Half Marathon t-shirt in honor of all those running the Bville Half today.  The weather is infinitely better today than it was last year, no humidity or rain.

Ready to run!

Jilli