Well I did it! I ran the Chilly Half Marathon in Burlington Ontario this morning and it was glorious. The weather was perfect with a wind at our backs for the first half and then in our face for the home stretch half. I hope that doesn't sound masochistic or anything, but the wind felt good because by the time I was heading back it was approaching noon, the sun was shining in a clear blue sky and things were heating up!!
The route was a closed road route this year that took us from City Hall out to the east along Lakeshore for a few kilometers and then we turned around and headed west along Lakeshore to the second turn around point at 12.6km. Lakeshore is blanketed on both sides by incredibly beautiful and stately homes, some complete with stone entrance gates and driveways that went on for ever. It was a really beautiful place to run and the people of Burlington were out on the sidewalks cheering us all on, clapping and giving us "high-fives" as we passed by. One young girl held up a sign that read, "Go ... insert your name here ... Go!!" (A sense of humour is appreciated when you're running long distances)!
And best of all, my wonderful husband Jerry was there at the finish line ... what more could you ask for!!!!
So how did I do? Well my finish time was 2:27:14 which I am very happy with. It wouldn't scare any Kenyans or Ethiopians, but for me it sure felt fine!!
Next race ... Around the Bay 30km in Hamilton on Sunday March 28th.
Oh, and yes, the gear worked perfectly!!!!
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