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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Race Pace

April 10, 2010

Race Pace

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GREAT RACE!!!!! :mrgreen:

I think my time was around 1:53:26 based on my Garmin graph, but it’s hard to tell!!

Still waiting on official results.

I ran like the wind!!! And we had such great weather.

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Backing up to this morning….

I rose at 4:45 when the alarm went off and marched straight down for oatmeal and coffee. To be honest I really wasn’t hungry and it was too early to eat, but I knew I had to or I wouldn’t digest in time!! But of course, oatmeal never tastes bad 🙂

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I was SO THANKFUL I had done a trial of everything and could reference it for my oatmeal amounts. I decided to use quick oats that we have on hand for their higher glycemic index (and therefore faster digestion) but went with 1/4 a cup of milk this time and some granola on top for fun.

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The Mix

  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 banana
  • Pinch salt, cinnamon, vanilla
  • Crofter’s, Coconut butter melt, Naturally Nutty Vanilla AB, Nature’s Path granola.

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My ergogenic aid and laxative 😉

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Just a half cup today of 100% caf

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Perfect breakfast!! I was totally digested and ready to go at 7:30

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I mixed up my homemade sports drink according to last time’s measurements. But this time I used Simply Orange instead of fresh orange because that’s what I had on hand.

And then Matt and I departed! The race was 4 miles from our house 🙂

It was QUITE cold out there before the race, but parking was a breeze thanks to the start being at the mall so we didn’t have to stand outside too long. I got to wear my fleece, which was great.

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Pre-race friends!

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There was a bit of congestion at the start (which thankfully was right at 7:30!) because the half marathoners had to be in a different area and they waited until the last minute to tell us. But we probably only lost a little bit. We encountered some annoying clogging of the street in the first mile, but by mile 3 it was pretty spaced out.

Casey was on FIYAH!! He finished in 1:36!!

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The first 6 miles were pretty easy, as they were last time. Emily said I was running too fast at one point – a sub-8 minute mile!? I don’t believe her, but I did slow down a bit so we could continue running together and to conserve energy a bit. We talked a bit around miles 6 and 7 about going to the beach together! Fun topics 🙂

The mile 7 hill was tough, but I was mentally prepared. But I lost Emily on that hill. If you remember, she had to take a few weeks off of running due to some lung sickness and didn’t know until this week if she would even be running! Luckily her lungs healed fast, but she didn’t want to give this race 100% (or might not have been able to!) so I went a little ahead. I looked back a few times, but I didn’t want to trip so I just went on and told Matt, who was biking beside me at the point, to go tell Emily I said rock on!

Speaking of Matt, he met me at about mile 7.5/8 on his bike!! Whee!!

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Turns out Emily was just behind me!

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Here’s where Matt biked with me! The other lane was open to traffic in the neighborhood so he was not in the way at all. It was fun to say hi!!

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Mile 8 was my slowest at 9:01 – but look at the elevation climb!! The most, at 235 ft. [And note that mile THIRTEEN was not far behind at 205 ft] I got a second set of legs at mile 9 – I thank the sweet, sweet sports nectar!! I swear, I could not have ran this race without it. I could literally FEEL the energy going back into my legs. I pounded out miles 10,11, 12 and 13 – around an 8:14/15 pace!

Here are my splits. Unfortunately I didn’t turn my Garmin off when I crossed the finish so that Lap 14 is skewing everything. But I calculated my average pace in Excel and came out with 8:32!! Sweet!!! Never, ever would have thought that was possible!

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I could definitely not have done that without my camelbak of fuel. I also listened to GLEE’s “Can’t Always Get What You Want” on repeat 5 times in a row. That really helped!! Mile 13 was uphill and really tough, and during the last 0.2 I thought I might throw up, but I made it!

And I was greeted with FLOWERS from Matt!!

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A few minutes later (literally!) Emily appeared!! Casey had already joined her and I jumped in for a sprint to the finish! So glad we could finish together <3 She ran a sub-2:00 half despite all of her troubles! So proud.

I really could not have done this without her help and encouragement!!! xoxo

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She needed some sweet nectar!!

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My fan club!!

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On the way home, I literally popped into Dick’s Sporting Goods and bought a foam roller!! I knew I’d need it ASAP 🙂 I rolled after our lunch and it felt SOOO GOOD!

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We came back and made some delicioso smoothies to replenish our burnt out legs. MORE COCONUT BUTTER. Can’t get enough of this stuff!! Cali bowls representin’!

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For THREE hungry marathoners:

  • ~4 bananas
  • 1/2 an avocado
  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 scoops Vega Vanilla Chai
  • 1 cup kale
  • 1 cup frozen berries
  • 2 servings coconut water (LOVED IT!!!)
  • ~1/2 cup of Casey’s recovery drink that had dates and flax in it because we needed more liquid

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Topped with Nature’s Path, Nuttzo PF and coconut buttah. Love <3

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Ate every drop!

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Fun fun morning! Maybe I’ll run another half this summer 🙂

THANK YOU, LEFT FOOT, FOR GIVING ME THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!

L. foot circa March 2005 p/s subtalar joint unfusion

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Another hilarious post-foot surgery photo while on crutches at a formal!

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My body HURTS. Running fast really wears me out so much more than the same distance at only a few seconds slower pace. I hope I don’t have any injuries! My knee tendon behind my leg started feeling tight early on and hurts when I move it in weird ways now. Better ice!

Must go shower, then go to the mall with Matt!

Speaking of Matt, he just cleaned the whole house. Can’t thank him enough for all of his [unsolicited] help!

Have a great afternoon!!

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UPDATE:

I was 6 seconds off 🙂

1:53:20

(Confused by the avg. pace. It seems Excel can’t do math!)

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  1. Jocelyn@JocelynEatsFresh says

    April 10, 2010 at 11:56 am

    congratz! You both did so well! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Meg @ Be Fit Be Full says

    April 10, 2010 at 11:58 am

    Congrats on an awesome race Kath! Love that you and Emily held hands as you crossed the finish line. So when’s the marathon?!? 😉

    Reply
  3. Angela (Oh She Glows) says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    CONGRATS congrats amazing time!!! I hear you on racing being hard on the body…it really exhausts the entire mind, body, and soul…enjoy your post race glow!

    Reply
  4. Samantha says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    Well done, sista!

    Reply
  5. ZenLizzie says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Great job!!! I’m trying for my first serious 5k now and your running posts are so motivating!! And thank you for the coffee comment, lol. I always wonder about people drinking coffee before races, and now it makes more sense to me.

    Reply
  6. Heather @ Side of Sneakers says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    Congrats on a great race!!! What a wonderful accomplishment, not to mention all you’ve gone through with your foot!! Woohoo!!!

    Reply
  7. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you. It means so much more when you accomplish something like that after not being able to do it due to foot issues before! I really am so happy for you! I hope you have a great rest of the the day!!!

    Reply
  8. Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!! What a fab time! You must be thrilled 😀 😀 I’ve found I run faster on race days – the adrenalin I think!? I love that Matt biked next to you and brought you flowers- too cute!!
    Seriously biiiiig well done 🙂 I feel so proud 😛
    Have a great afternoon!

    Reply
  9. Heba says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Hey Kath! This is super impressive! 🙂 Congrats on finishing with such good time. I am training for a 5K now (baby steps.. haha) and it’s still a challenge to keep going after mile 2. lol. This blog post is inspiring! 😉
    -Heba

    Reply
  10. Melissa says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    CONGRATS KATH! What an amazing time! You deserve to RELAX today!

    Reply
  11. Chloe (Naturally Frugal) says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    Woo hoo! Congrats on your first half marathon, and hooray for lefty – your foot did a great job! I’m always inspired by your upbeat personality and attitude, it makes such a difference and is truly great to see day in and day out.
    I hope you recover well, use that foam roller as much as possible, and rest your tired body. Congrats again Kath!

    Reply
  12. Farah says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    Congrats to you and Emily, Kath! Both of you did so well!!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

    Best,

    Farah!

    Reply
  13. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    Congrats Kath! That is awesome! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Simply Life says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    way to go!

    Reply
  15. Midgetkeeper says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    Congratulations, you must feel amazing!

    Reply
  16. Meg says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    Awesome! Friends and family are the best fans and support systems ever 😀

    Reply
  17. Kori & Kaci says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    Congratulations to you all for finishing an amazing run! Matt is always proving how so incredibly supportive he is of you, and we find that so refreshing and wonderful. We hope you have a fantastic rest of the weekend! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Christine says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    CONGRATS KATH! Any running tips you can dish out? I’m running my first marathon in San Diego June 6th, kind of freaked. Do you recommend a camel pack? If so, what do you suggest I put in it, just plain water? Any advice would be appreciated, love your blog…you have me (as well as the girls I work with!) addicted to oatmeal w/ peanut butter!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 10, 2010 at 12:29 pm

      My best tip is just to add on a little at a time! And to get a Garmin, which will really challenge your pace. A Camelbak is definitely recommended for hot weather or long runs! See the “Dress Rehearsal” post for info on what to put inside!

      Reply
      • Christine says

        April 12, 2010 at 8:19 pm

        Thank you!!

        Reply
  19. Lindsay says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    Congrats! So is a marathon going to be in the future now? You seem to really enjoy the distance!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 10, 2010 at 12:30 pm

      Oh man, I dont know. I’m going to keep running and just see what happens.

      Reply
  20. Laura says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    Well done on the awesome time! Glee is my fave running music 🙂

    Reply
  21. lisa says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    Excellent! And you sound so energized! I can’t remember – was this your first half?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 10, 2010 at 12:30 pm

      Yup! First race other than 5K

      Reply
  22. Mama Pea says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    Congratulations, Kath. It was especially inspiring seeing how far you’ve come from your injury. I know I won’t ever get to run another half, but I know that I will move on to bigger and better things and still feel challenged and fulfilled! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  23. Erin says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    Congratulations to you, Emily, and Casey!

    Reply
  24. Laura @ youngDCliving says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:28 pm

    Congrats!! You are definitely an inspiration to the rest of us.

    PS. Nature’s Path Granola is awesome 🙂

    Reply
  25. Daniel says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    Congrats!! That’s such a nice time! I can’t believe how seeing someone else do a half-marathon provides so much motivation to do one yourself!

    Happy recovering!

    Reply
  26. Danielle says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    So happy for you!! Rock on!!

    Reply
  27. Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    congrats!!! you looked awesome in the video!!

    Reply
  28. Mom says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Gosh, this made me cry! Congrats Kath and Emily and beautiful flowers, son-in-law!

    Reply
  29. Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Congrats Kath and Emily! I loved reading this recap. I hope you don’t feel too sore tomorrow. The foam roller was an awesome investment, I bought one immediately after my first 5k. I knew I would need it for future longer runs, I’m so glad I bought it.

    So excited for you! That’s a fantastic & speedy time!

    Reply
  30. JessicaE says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    You rock, girlie! And sorry for the vanity but I just love your hair high up and messy in the foam rolling picture. Adorable 😀

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 10, 2010 at 12:40 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  31. Kath says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    Thank you everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  32. Ameena says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    Congrats to both of you…what an amazing accomplishment and a great way to start the weekend!

    Reply
  33. Susan says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    A great race, congrats! All your planning and prep really paid off! You’ve helped me feel ready for my 5K!
    Cheers!

    Reply
  34. Elyssa says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    Congrats, Kath! So excited for your successful first half!!

    Reply
  35. Emily @ The Front Burner Blog says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    YOU ARE AWESOME! 🙂 Thank you for training, running, and finishing with me! Could not have asked for a better partner. Let’s do it again… 🙂

    Reply
  36. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    how amazing…you’ve come so far since your injury and have such an incredible story! way to go Kath! 🙂

    Reply
  37. jenna says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    congrats kath!

    Reply
  38. karin says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    Way to go Kath! My first half is in May here in Indianapolis. I couldnt wait to see how you did! Great job!

    Reply
  39. Abby says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    That’s an amazing run, Kath! Great job! I knew you’d be hooked!

    Reply
  40. Danielle (Coffee Run) says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    Congrats Kath!!! I actually bought the exact same CamelBak (per your recommendation) & went for a run with it today and it was great! Didn’t bounce much at all 😀

    Reply
  41. Sarah-Mae @ Eat, Run, Knit says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    CONGRATS KATH!!! BASK IN THE POST-RACE HIGH!!!

    Reply
  42. Olivia says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    You rock the most! Way to go!

    Reply
  43. Kathleen says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    Congrats Kath! Way to go….you are a running rock star!

    Reply
  44. Meaghan says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS Kath! What an accomplishment.

    Reply
  45. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    great job – yay flowers!

    Reply
  46. Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    Congratulations — you totally kicked booty! You look really happy, too, which is the most important thing. Go relax and enjoy! 😀

    Reply
  47. Ali says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    Congratulations! My half marathon is in 3 weeks and I’m hoping to break the 2:00 mark – thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  48. amber says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    Congrats Kath! You are such an inspiration!

    Reply
  49. Siobhan says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    Congrats Kath! What a great accomplishment 🙂 Love the race outfit!

    Reply
  50. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    Congrats!!!!!

    Reply
  51. Christina says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Congrats 🙂 Sounds like a fun race!

    Reply
  52. Dad says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Congrats Kath. Hey remember CIGNA tried to dump us from their health plan to avoid having to pay for your foot surgery. Whew, close call. I never thought you’d be doing this kind of distance running.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 10, 2010 at 5:09 pm

      yup!! Probably wouldn’t be running without that surgery..

      Reply
  53. Rose-Anne says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Congratulations, Kath! You rocked that race!

    Reply
  54. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    WAY TO GO KATH!!!! I remember when you were first thinking of registering for a half mary a couple months ago. Of course I knew you could do it but it sure feels good when it’s official huh?

    What a great race you had. I’m so proud 🙂

    Reply
  55. Run Sarah says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    Congrats!! What an awesome time!!

    Reply
  56. The Healthy Hostess says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    Great run Kath! You have me excited for my post-baby half this summer!
    🙂

    Reply
  57. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    Congrats girl, that is awesome!!!!!
    And your whole foot injury gives me hope. I was supposed to be running that same half this morning but I’ve been off of running and exercise (and now on crutches) since December. So today was really hard for me. But I know that there WILL be more races in the future. I’m so happy for you!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 10, 2010 at 5:09 pm

      🙁

      You will get there someday. I’ve had to wait many, many years for this…

      Reply
  58. Brie (The Fit Bride) says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    Congratulations!

    I ran my first half this morning too–20 minutes slower than you, but I’m still proud because it was a great time for me. You did awesome!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 10, 2010 at 5:10 pm

      Congrats to you too!!

      Reply
  59. Colleen says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    Congrats, Kath!

    Reply
  60. Lisa says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    Very cool! And excellent race pictures!!! 🙂

    Reply
  61. Gena says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    This slow runner is in awe!

    Kath, congrats. That’s an awesome finish, and it sounds like you had fun, too, which is even better. I’m proud and glad for you!

    Reply
  62. Tara says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Congratulations!!! That is an awesome time and your pictures of the race are fabulous! You look super strong throughout the entire thing! Maybe now you’ll want to take on a full marathon??

    Reply
  63. Hillary says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    Congrats, Kath! That’s such a great time for your 1st half. I knew you would ROCK it! Most of all, it sounds like you had a blast. To many more wonderful runs…

    – The Nutrition Nut

    Reply
  64. Becca says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    Congratulations! I’ve just started reading this blog and I’ve really been enjoying it… especially for the running inspiration. Would you consider adding a tab for running with some of your training info? I’ve run a couple 10K races in the past, but have let things slide. I’m now trying to gear myself up for a half-marathon later this year and would love to hear how you did it.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 10, 2010 at 5:10 pm

      Welcome!

      I really should do a whole page on running and the few races I’ve done. Remind me again if you don’t see it soon!

      Reply
  65. Jess says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Way to go! And don’t worry, you’re probably not injured. Maybe a slight strain, but just reward yourself with a few days off and you’ll probably be fine.

    Reply
  66. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    Woohoo!! Rock on Girl! :mrgreen:

    Reply
  67. emily says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    Congrats! You did a great job and it sounds like you guys had an amazing time!

    Reply
  68. Jil says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    Congratulations!!!! That’s amazing!

    Reply
  69. ri'chele says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    Congrats has been fun watching your journey. You are an inspiration. I would love to finish a half in under two hours, I have been so slow! Hills kill me. How did you do it?

    Reply
  70. Rachel says

    April 10, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    Congratulations Kath! Your pace is amazing. I love reading how supportive you are of your friends, how supportive they are of you, and how much you and Matt care for each other. It is so refreshing. Have a wonderful afternoon/evening and relax that amazing body!

    Reply
  71. Wendy says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    Congrats Kath – great race! I’m running half mary #3 tomorrow, and I’m just as excited/nervous as I was for the first one. Racing is such fun!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 10, 2010 at 5:10 pm

      Good luck!

      Reply
  72. Melissa says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    btw its so funny you immediately went to get a foam roller! there was one day I woke up (I had run way too much in the previous week due to the nice weather haha) and just KNEW my body needed it. I went on a hunt to three different stores before I found it. It really is the best!

    Reply
  73. Heather (runningwithsass.com) says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    great job! you are so super speedy!!

    Reply
  74. Justy2003 says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    AWESOME job! So glad you enjoyed it…and at a great pace, too! Congrats on your first half-marathon!

    Reply
  75. Kelly says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    Congrats on your time!! That is great!! I would probably take like 12 hours to finish that, ha. You must be so proud of yourself! This post *almost* makes me want to do one too! 😉

    Reply
  76. Jill says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    Hey Kath! You should sync your garmin with Garmin Connect. It logs your splits and calculates all of your averages for you as well. It is much easier than the Garmin download on your computer and you can access it anywhere. Let me know if you need any help setting it up!

    http://connect.garmin.com/

    🙂

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 10, 2010 at 5:11 pm

      Oh cool! Thanks! I just use the desktop software

      Reply
  77. Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    Congrats, Kath! What a perfect day, huh?!

    LOVE those flowers – they’re beautiful!!! 😀

    And love the CaliBowls, too! They’re SO awesome!!!

    Also LOVE the post-foot surgery photo. So funny!

    Hugs,
    Michele

    Reply
  78. Tamicka says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    I know everyone has already said it but CONGRATULATIONS! I want you to know that you and emily have inspired me want to run. I have asthma so I have to make my lungs work with me, but watching you guys push and do such a great job inspire me as well. My first 5K will be in August. Thanks Kath!

    Reply
  79. Lauren @ eater not a runner says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    Congrats that is AMAZING!!!!

    Reply
  80. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    HUGE congrats Kath!!! You did so great, and isn’t it such a great feeling just KNOWING that you accomplished this?! 🙂

    Reply
  81. Katherine says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Congrats, Kath!! Your time is truly amazing, and thanks for sharing so much of the training process with all of us. I’m running one in two months and will try out your sports drink. Congrats again, rest up!

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  82. Kathy W. says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    GREAT JOB!!! (both Kathy & Emily!) SO fun to see the videos!!

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  83. Kathy W. says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    heh, that should be KATH & Emily. I took Emily’s “y” and added it prematurely!

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  84. Jenn (www.j3nn.net) says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    Congrats, Kath!! Excellent job 😀 Looks like a perfect race. Love your recovery smoothie, it looks divine!

    Jenn

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  85. BridgetP says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Congrats Kath! This just got me really excited for my half in 3 weeks!

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  86. Dee says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Congrats on finishing the race Kath!

    ps. gosh, all of your food photos look GREAT! 🙂

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  87. Joanne says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    Great first Half Marathon. Congratulations.

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  88. Nicole says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    Congratulations on your race! That weather really does look beautiful. (And what a fun surprise to get flowers!)

    Smoothies have been a really big thing at my house recently. 🙂

    I would love to get a foam roller! Occasionally I will try using the one at my gym, but I don’t really spend a decent amount of time using it to stretch because it’s a little awkward since there is not really a stretching area in my gym, more of a find-some-space-near-a-weights-machine place haha.

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  89. Janice down the veggie road says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    Congrats on the race!!! That is Awesome– I would love to do one- I have bad plantar fascitis from years of jobs on my feet/hard surfaces in retail and since 2000 on the OT therapy field on my feet all day ;(

    I had a question on your SIAB today (and my apologizes if you already provided this answer somewhere) but when you say “coconut water” what do you use ( is it like coconut milk)??
    Congrats again 😉

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    • Kath says

      April 10, 2010 at 5:11 pm

      It’s literally the water of a coconut. Today was my first time using it. It’s more like water than milk, but I will def. use it again!

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      • Janice down the veggie road says

        April 10, 2010 at 5:35 pm

        Interesting!! Now to brush up on some mad coconut chopping skills 😉 thanks for shouting back.

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  90. zestycook says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    Great Job on the race Kath!

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  91. sassy molassy says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    love this update and all your cute photos! Well done, Kath!

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  92. Lisa (bakebikeblog) says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    Kath – you should be so proud of yourself! Not only did you complete the race – you ran an AMAZING time 🙂

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  93. jaclyn@todayslady says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    Congrats!!!! I loved reading about your journey from start to finish!!! Such great photos and such great photography!!!

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  94. sarah (the SHU box) says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    YAYAYAYAYAY!!!! when’s the next one!? i’m so in . . .

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  95. Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    Wow, what a SPEED DEMON you are! Holy cow that is so great! 🙂 Fantastic job Kath, way to go!!

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  96. Lee says

    April 10, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    Congratulations, Speedy.

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  97. Eileen says

    April 10, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    I am smiling a huge smile at this- way to go Kath!!!

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  98. Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says

    April 10, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    Great job that’s so amazing and you even looked really good in your pics after 13miles, that’s a good thing. 🙂

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  99. Cyclist Kate says

    April 10, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    Wow! That is so, so fabulous, Kath. GLOWING for you right now!!

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  100. Anne P says

    April 10, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    YOU ROCK!!!! Awesome job today 🙂 Go rest – you deserve it! xoxo

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  101. Laura says

    April 10, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    Speedy Gonzalez… well done you! But Kath, you didn’t mention how the bears did? Was it a case of them leaving you and Emily in the dust- I should think so too after all that carb loading they did in your garden yesterday! I have my fingers crossed for you that none of the aches and twinges turn out to be race related injuries. Hope you are enjoying a post-race endorphin filled afternoon, and thank you for another lovely post 😉

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    • Kath says

      April 10, 2010 at 9:27 pm

      LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!

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  102. Cait (Cait's Plate) says

    April 10, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    CONGRATS KATH!! That is SO amazing! You must be so proud of yourself 🙂 What an amazing accomplishment!

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  103. skinnyrunner says

    April 10, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    congratulations! what a great race and great pictures too! love that matt gave you flowers. now if only i could convince my hubby to do that….

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  104. Veggielady4life says

    April 10, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    I’m beyond impressed. I’ve always wanted to be a “runner,” but I’ve never gotten up to more than five or six miles. You are really an inspiration!! 🙂

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  105. Gavriel says

    April 10, 2010 at 7:13 pm

    Congratulations on an AMAZING race!! You are an inspiration! What an exciting weekend. Congrats!!

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  106. maria says

    April 10, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    Congrats! What a great race!!!

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  107. Stephanie says

    April 10, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    GOOD JOB KATH! Thats incredible! Im so proud of you!!

    And omigosh, that pic of you on the foam roller is SO CUTE haha. Keep us updated with your recovery!

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  108. caronae says

    April 10, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Congrats congrats congrats! So happy you were able to do it ( and that we got to “train” together once, haha). I love your recovery smoothie, so nutritious. And the flowers Matt gave you at the end; he’s so sweet! Hope you’re having a stellar Saturday!

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  109. Lisa says

    April 10, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    congrats, girl!!
    your such an inspiration!!!!!!!! 🙂

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  110. Cole says

    April 10, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    Congrats on an awesome race!

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  111. Kim says

    April 10, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    Congratulations! All that hard work paid off. I got a little teary reading your play by play! AWESOME!

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  112. SallyH @ accountablelife.wordpress.com says

    April 10, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    Wow! I’m so impressed. You look like you just took a jog around the block; I’d be sweating bullets and all redfaced. Well, the longest I run is a mile, so I probably wouldn’t even be alive. That pic of you with the boot on your foot really puts it all in perspective what some focus and effort can really do even when life is challenging. Thanks for the inspiration, Kath!

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  113. Kelsey says

    April 10, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    Yeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhhh girl!!

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  114. gina (fitnessista) says

    April 10, 2010 at 11:15 pm

    CONGRATS!!! what an amazing time- you’re a rockstar.. even though we all knew that already 🙂
    xoxo

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  115. Danica says

    April 10, 2010 at 11:51 pm

    AWESOME!!! The way you ran your race you would’ve never thought it was your first. I LOVE that Matt rode his bike along the way and you had friends to watch out for along the way – it makes races so fun that way.

    Beautiful flowers too! 🙂

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  116. Christina says

    April 11, 2010 at 5:48 am

    Wow, you are fast!

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  117. Christie {Honoring Health} says

    April 11, 2010 at 5:50 am

    Congrats on the race, sounds like you did awesome!!

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  118. lauri Watson says

    April 11, 2010 at 7:30 am

    WAY TO GO KATH!!!! Congratulations on your GREAT RACE!!!

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  119. jillian says

    April 11, 2010 at 7:48 am

    HUGE congrats on your 1/2 Kath!!! And, even bigger props on the foam roller decision! 🙂

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  120. Crystal says

    April 11, 2010 at 8:29 am

    Congrats on a great race! I aspire to be as fast as you someday. You should be proud of such a great accomplishment!

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  121. Jess @ MTL Veggie says

    April 11, 2010 at 9:43 am

    Wow! Congratulations!!! I only hope my upcoming race times will be half as good as yours- and I’m only doing 10K! 😉 So amazing!!

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  122. Ashley says

    April 11, 2010 at 10:18 am

    Yaaaay, so excited for you. What an amazing time! I hope you’re getting to relax a little bit today…you were SO busy after your race yesterday. I could not have gone walking around the mall after 😉 I remember those hills…way to tear them UP! Congrats!!! 🙂

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  123. Kacy says

    April 11, 2010 at 11:10 am

    Congrats Kath! Great job!

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  124. Whit says

    April 11, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    YAY KATH + your left foot! You did so AWESOME and totally rocked! 😀 Congrats!!!!

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  125. Meghann says

    April 12, 2010 at 6:15 am

    CONGRATS!!! I knew you could run a half marathon!! Now when’s the full marathon?!?!? 😉

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  126. stephanie svajgl says

    April 12, 2010 at 8:11 am

    way to go! I was supposed to run a 1/2 at the end of April, but have bursitis in my hip and have to take some time off of running. Do you have any tips for bursitis? I am going to physical therapy for it, but it isn’t helping as quickly as I would like. I would love to run a 1/2 in May or June, but even that is looking undoable at this point. I enjoy your blog. Thanks for all of your tips, information and recipes!

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  127. Hannah says

    April 12, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    Congrats Kath! I’ve watched your journey. You’ve trained hard and you deserve all the good feelings after a race well run. Thanks, too for the recipe for your sports drink. I’m running the Big Sur Int’l Marathon on the 25th and will use your recipe!

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  128. Yellow Joy Girl says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    I’m proud of you! It’s really something you have to see and be a part of to believe, isn’t it? The electric energy of all of the people assembled. I’m training now for my second half-marathon and I think I may be addicted! People wore signs that said incredible things like “You’re so pretty and smart,” and “If it was easy, I’d be doing it!” I laughed out loud as I ran several times. Here’s a link to my recollections of that very first Half Marathon, in case you ever have the time and/or the inclination to check it out. The experience was truly a highlight of my entire life and I can’t wait to do it again in May. Cheers, fellow RunnerGirl!

    http://joyissoyellow.wordpress.com/2011/10/18/my-first-half-marathon/

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