After my training was derailed for 2 weeks due to heavy coughing and what was thankfully an evil end-of-the-season cold instead of a newfound allergy to hayfever, I was pretty down about the whole training thing. It never felt like I was improving on my time and my legs never felt STRONG. The approach of a major proof point - the Bonn Half Marathon - filled me with complete dread. Yesterday night as I was packing my stuff I had my heart in my throat, and there were quite a few trips to the bathroom due to overall stress (I know, this is way more info than you need). But somehow, this morning I got up to gorgeous weather, steadied nerves, and ran a 1:57:42 half marathon time...not as fast as I would have liked, and it's certainly not fast enough so I can be relaxed about Stockholm, but I am SO HAPPY that I had to post it out there - the 5am runs did pay off!!!
My favorite sign held by a spectator today: Pain goes, Pride stays.
Pig asked ahead of the race, so are you going to be 1st, or 2nd....that's a lot of pressure to put on your mom, little man. I was 84 of 310 women in the 35-40 category...if I keep at it I will be 1st or 2nd some day!!
My favorite sign held by a spectator today: Pain goes, Pride stays.
Pig asked ahead of the race, so are you going to be 1st, or 2nd....that's a lot of pressure to put on your mom, little man. I was 84 of 310 women in the 35-40 category...if I keep at it I will be 1st or 2nd some day!!
6 comments:
Awesome job! Looks like a a beautiful running day.
yeah Yiwen. Celebratory beer is a must!
Awesome pic - esp action shot!
So much to be proud of! Pic 1 = Pride of place, Pics 2&3 = Pride and Joy, Pics 3 = pride and determination! And well deserved Reward (pic 4). Good for you Yiwen!
Yay!
That is actually a good time! It would take me a very loooong time.
太讚了耶!!
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