I had hopes of a 1:59 but backed off due to the fact the I was running a marathon the next day. Kept it around 2:35 laps, had fun talking to people, worked hard to keep my focus. Once the ice rink started to fill up the distraction helped.

Best story of the day: about lap two the announcer was on the mic talking about the concessions, coffee, etc. He mentioned that they were selling cookies in the entry area. As I passed the water station, I looked at the volunteers and asked, "where is my cookie?" They all laughed and I kept running. Two laps later, one of the volunteers was handing me a cookie as I ran past!!!! Hilarious! I ran the whole lap holding the cookie. People were taking pictures of this idiot running a half marathon with a cookie. It was all great fun. Set the tone for a fun day.

Special thanks to Nicole, Kim and Stacy for the cheering section. You were so great!

Nothing. It was all about trying to save something for Sunday.

Tried to fuel up: drank a bottle of chocolate milk, then a glass of Recoverite. Had a few bites of banana then headed upstairs to wait in line for a massage. Spent 20 minutes talking to Djdavey, Heidi, lrunfit and schwimmycoach.


20 pounds.


Volunteers were first-rate. Very organized race. Just a lot of fun!