Seattle half-marathon: pre-race report

I am posting from my cell phone. Please forgive any typos, etc. Why not from my computer? Well, I am lucky enough to have the support of wonderful friends, one of which is allowing me to spend the night in her apartment, which is significantly closer to the starting line than the greenwood abode. This means more sleep, less stress, and no endless search for parking.

So, yeah. It's here! Tomorrow is the big day, my first race since back/pelvis complications led to hamstring injuries that kept me out for what seemed to be an eternity. When I signed up for this half marathon, my main purpose was to get myself back into running, to rediscover my love for it, and, perhaps to get back into shape. So, regardless of what happens tomorrow, I have already accomplished what I set out to do 13 weeks ago. My cardiovascular capacity is so much greater - I have felt it in cycling and in ultimate. My legs are stronger and, if I fo say so myself, more shapely and muscular than they have been in years. But more importantly, I have rediscovered the addiction. I love this sport, I cannot imagine going more than 2 or 3 days without a good run, even in the craziest weather (snOMG!). I want to run more races, more half marathons, and maybe even a full marathon someday!

So, yes, tomorrow is the culmination of 13 weeks of training, but it does not in any way mean the end of running. Rather, I think it's just a beginning. Thank you all for your support during these training runs. I can't wait to share the results with all of you :)