2:03:47!

that was my race time in the arizona distance classic half marathon this sunday AM.

that equates to a pace of 9 minutes 27 second per mile. i never thought i would finish under a 10 minute mile pace. of course, i do not time myself when i do run. i thank my two pacers though for my pleasing-to-me finish. even though the two of you pulled away from me shortly after 10 miles, just trying to stay close was a HUGE motivating factor for me. this was my first 1/2 marathon, ever. my legs were moving 100% on sheer willpower and determination the last 2-3 miles. i did sprint to the finish. i actually heard the announcer state that 'someone' had too much energy crossing the finish line, after calling off my name. that was not true. i do not know where that speed burst came from. it shocked the $#%&* out of me.

all in all, a beautiful day. before, during, after, now. imagine.