I did it!
This was my first half marathon since December of 2018. 8 years ago!!!!
A LOT of life happened since then and as much as I would like to say I’m the same person, in a lot of ways, I am not.
But a runner? That’s still me. Not quite as fast but we’ll get there.
Age is my new issue. Back in 2018, I could stay out all night in San Antonio, do a ghost hunt and drink martinis all night, then get up and run a 2 hour and 1 minute half marathon like it was no big deal. Now, I hydrate for days before, don’t have any alcohol the week of the race and somehow finish 21 minutes slower.
Well, challenge accepted. Can I beat a 2 hour half marathon? We’ll find out in 2026!
Today’s race felt really good. My goal was an 11 minute pace which I kept the whole time. I felt strong at the end but my knees felt funny, probably due to a lack of targeted strength training for the sport. Noted and this will be addressed.
But the organization of the run was the best I’ve ever seen. They executed a flawless rsce for 29,000 runners and I was super impressed.
It was a great day on the streets and a fantastic way to kick off my 2026 racing season. Lots of exciting events to look forward to this year, but for now, I have to train.
LFG!