I'm a Queen Bee! (October 8, 2016)

When I started running almost four years ago, I just wanted to complete a 5K.  After that I had no expectation to ever do a half marathon but I had great respect for those who did them.

Then after watching friends in the Flying Pig Half and Marathon, I thought "why not me?"

So I signed up for the Queen Bee Half.  I joined a running group for Saturday long runs.  And I did it!

Thanks to all the people who supported me before, during and after this day.  And all the work training was totally worth it!

Before the race I met up with the girls I had been training with at Mojo Running.

With the finish line in view, I saw Jody, Pam and Monica were cheering me on.

After running with Nicki for the entire race, I got a second wind and ran ahead for the last mile.

As I finished I ran through two rows of service men and women high fiving the finishers.  I was so overcome with emotion I started to cry.

Nicki and I met at the finish line for our victory hug!

Jody (my biggest fan) and her friends Pam and Monica also ran in the race and have been great supporters of my running.  Here they are with me and Nicki.

I wasn't too disappointed with my time.  I had thought I would average a 15 minute mile.  As I neared the finish my Runkeeper app was tracking me at under 14.  Unfortunately I didn't calculate the potty break I took near the halfway point.  But 14.12/mile is not too shappy!

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