Adirondack Half-Marathon - RunHalf Marathon

This was my first half-marathon and I had no idea what to expect. My longest training run was 12 miles and I did that in 2:21, so I was hoping to come in around 2:35. My right knee has been hurting when I run so I figured I'd be happy if I could maintain my training pace. My knee complained when I started to run, but after 3 miles it just stopped hurting. I was watching my splits and was really happy with my pace. When I hit the last mile I felt like I could go further. Maybe that's just what happens when you don't swim and bike first!

Nothing. I am thrilled with my time. And I'm in the top half. That never happens.

Walked around, drank a bottle of water and ate some yogurt. Then found my family and got a ride in the rowboat back to my parents' house on the lake (the roads were still closed for the race).


Our little community puts alot of effort into marathon weekend. I loved volunteering this year and loved racing this year. It was extra-special for me because I saw so many people I knew along the course, either volunteering or just sitting by their driveways cheering for the runners. The fall colors were almost at their peak, too, so the course was just beautiful.