PRISON BREAK...

Hello! Well today is a day after the Prison Break 1/2 Marathon and I am still alive : ) It was such a great experience. Well, first of all I must thank everyone for ALL of their great support!!!! Muchas gracias! Muchas gracias! Here is the break down of the miles and how I felt.
1.) The first mile was a little distracting because I was trying to get the watch to start (Which I initially had prepared but it didn't start ; ) SO, I need to make sure that that was taken care of before the race and not during the race. The first mile or so was ran with Monica. She was giving me a few keypoints so that was helpful.
2.) Mile 2-5 was my warm-up.
3.) Mile 5-6 ran with a gentleman but lost him after I made a pit stop (moderate pace).
4.) Mile 6-10 ran with a lady who was a great running partner (moderate pace). This period was my prime because the pace was moderate and having someone run with felt good.
5.)Mile 10-12 ran byself because I wanted to kick it up a notch. Felt good and was able to breath without a lot of trouble.
6.) Mile 13 - Team Apex was waiting for me to run the LAST mile. It was great but that little hill was a challenge. I was anticipating the hill to take place during mile 11 so I thought the hills were behind me, NOT! They were waiting for me. The last mile was the most tiring for me. My breathing was not great and I really pushed myself. I would focus on what Monica would tell me, just look at their back and nothing else. Of course, Scott mentioned that we were almost there and Kevin would say just do what you do at practice! Oh, how I wish that at that instant I felt like I do during me practice with a little bit more energy but it all worked out.
7.) Made the finish line thanks to my GREAT coaches and team support!!!
Overall, I am truley gratefull that I could experience a half marathon because it gives me an idea of what to expect at the full marathon.

Something that I would like to work on is my mental training and I think that this marathon will help me prepare for future runs. It's amazing to know how strong the mind will work. I think mental prepardness and speed work will definatley help me build a stonger foundation. One step at a time.

After the marathon I felt tired and got about a half hour nap and ate lunch. I took Saturday easy in regards to physical work and drank lots of fluid. My body felt a little pain but nothing too extreme but the only thing that did hurt was my knees. They both felt bruised and I would massage them.

The day after the marathon - got plenty of rest and coninued to drink lots of fluids. My body was in little ache and the knees were both hurting. I ran an easy 30 minutes and that felt good!

Well, I am still survining and it was a great experience and I am looking to do this again.

Once again thanks to EVERYONE for their great support! It's so encouraging to have the best team run and encourage me every step of the way. THANK YOU!!!