I am the winner of the "dumb ass of the day," award. There was a timing chip mat at mile 6 and as I crossed over it, it occured to me that...I never picked up my chip. big DUH!!! I guess I was distracted with kids, hubby, trying to find my running group, and the loooong line for the restroom (which I never made it to).

Otherwise the race was about what I expected, except I expected less hills (man it was hilly). Around mile 6 I found a port-a-potty on a construction site and finally got to pee. I cut out a few walk breaks to catch back up with the group. We ran this race faster than any training run, and I think that is why my HR was higher than usual, that and all the hills. I am glad I didn't drive the course before hand, because ignorance can be bliss. My knees started hurting around mile 7-8, which is typical, and I was wondering how I was going to hold up. By mile 11 my knees were jelly and numb. I just kept chugging down the road. Next thing I knew we had .3 mi. to go and I was happy. Hubby and kids were at the finish and I was happy to see their smiling faces. I am proud of myself for accomplishing this goal.