Mile 13 split: 7:38 marathon time: 1:40:52
Normally or traditionally, I would try and sing Bon Jovi’s famous song “Ohhhhh, we’re halfway there… Wooahh OH! Living on a prayer” as I crossed the line and then memorized my half marathon time. But if you have even remotely been following this race, you know as well as I that this race was different. Passing the 13 mile mark definitely felt good because I knew I was halfway done. BUT…. Crossing the line at 1:40 put me on a whole new playing field. If I kept going at the same pace, which I didn’t want to promise myself, I was going to run a record setting time. It was at this point in the race when my fear of crashing disintegrated and I finally gained confidence in running a great race. There are not many moments in a runner’s life that are as motivating or inspirational as this (at least not during competition); usually it is fear that pushes you.
Mile 13.1 split: 00:51 Marathon time: 1:41:43
This is technically my half-point. Still, it’s fast. On pace and loving it!