Two weeks ago I ran my first ever half marathon. I've never run a race in my life before and I'm not really a runner so it was an interesting experience. Over the course of my training, I actually learned to enjoy running and I can say that I actually like it now.
This half marathon was really challenging but really rewarding. These are all the things that I was thinking about (there was probably a lot more, too) during those 13.1 miles.
1. "This is really easy but all these people are running way too fast."
2. "This is so much easier than a training run."
3. "Wow I already ran three miles."
4. "I need water."
5. *Casually sings Neon Moon by Brooks and Dunn
6. "I'm getting really hungry. I hope there's muffins at the end."
7. "Dang, this is easy. I feel like I could run for forever."
8. "Okay, so we went six miles so 13 minus six is seven. We have seven miles to go."
9. "The sun is so hot."
10. "I could use some more water."
11. "Would my group judge me if I walked at mile eight?"
12. "Why am I running again?"
13. "I'm on mile 10 so in 10 minutes I'll be on mile 11. This will totally go by fast."
14. "I'm still on mile 10."
15. "I'm still... on... mile.... 10... now mile 11."
16. "This is the longest run of my life."
17. "Oh great, now my calf is cramping."
18. *When the run is over* "Man, I feel like I could do another one!"