Why I was super psyched for my first half marathon:

• It was my first!!!!!!
• It was my longest race over 5k!!
• It took place in Florida.
• It was in a warm climate during a very cold winter.
• It was so easy to plan my race outfit.
• It is a flat course!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• It was in Naples, my favorite tennis vacation spot!
• It was scheduled on my wedding anniversary!
• My hubby would be waiting at the finish line.
• It could be combined with a vacation (& my hubby’s trip to visit his sister).
• The race was followed by relaxing on the beach!
• I didn’t tell anyone  I was running a half marathon (except bloggers) so no expectations.
• I didn’t care about my time (unless it was over 2:45)
• I just wanted to finish strong & get a medal!!

I am happy!!!

Why I am NOT super psyched for my 2nd half marathon:

• It is NOT my first!!!!!!
• I have already raced longer than 5K:  4 miles, 5 miles and 13.1
• It is almost local.
• It has been a cold, windy cloudy spring.
• I cannot decide what  to wear.
• My hubby cannot come.
• My Lake George friends are still in Florida.
• My running buddy who talked me into this race is injured and cannot run.
• It is not flat.
• What if it rains – I’ve never run in the ran, never raced in the rain (and I don’t want to)
• My feet hurt…
• I should try to PR.  PRESSURE!

Why I am going to GET PSYCHED for my 2nd half marathon:

• It ‘s my second!!
• I love racing!
• I love Lake George!!
• I know 2 or 3 women who are racing it.
• I will meet some new DMers there.
• The outlets are nearby.
• There’s a 4 hour time limit. (No pressure)
• I don’t have to PR. (I will have more chances to PR – Sept 25, Nov 6…)
• I will get a medal!!

Happy Me!!

So here are my GOALS:
A – PR – faster than 2:28 (ot) or 2:26 (gt)
B – faster than 2:45
C – finish strong and have fun

Happy Running!