Updated Finish Time

Here is my actual "chip" time, from when I crossed the starting line to when I crossed the finish line:

It was actually 12 seconds better than the time I tracked - I didn't stop my timer right as I crossed the finish line.

2:05:42

I did it! I finished in 2:05:42, about 25 minutes better than my previous best time. Now I shall rest!

Ready to go

I'm at the starting line. Race starts in about 30 minutes.

Less Than 2 Weeks!

If the race was a 5K, I'd be in great shape. This morning, I ran 3.1 miles in 27:42. Unfortunately, I will have to go 10 miles farther than that!

Actually, I am feeling pretty good about my readiness for the half marathon. I have been able to complete 7 and 8 mile runs at around a 9:30 minutes per mile pace. I did have a couple of setbacks recently: I had to stop and walk at the 8 mile point when I tried to do a 10 mile run (I did then run a little over a mile more) and I had to take almost an entire week off due to a cold. But I still think I will be ready to give it a good shot a week from Saturday.

I have a couple of goals. First, I'd like to top my previous best time and finish in less than 2 hours 30 minutes. Second, I'd really like to finish in less than 2:15. Third, I'd like to walk for less than 10 minutes (I'd prefer to not walk at all, but I'm not going to beat myself up if I do have to walk some).

For my last long training run this Saturday, I'm going to try one more time to run 10 miles. I don't want to try anything longer because I will have to do the actual race a week later.