SubscribeThe Oakland half marathon is less than two days away! I am ready!
I’m less than one week away from participating in my very first half marathon. I’m excited about the thought of running 13.1 miles as thousands of people around me complete the same trek (while others run the full 26.2-miles).
Since my training began almost three months ago, I’ve learned the importance of making sure I logged the necessary miles. Each time I skipped a run for one reason or another — most often for the dread of actually running — I’ve learned to enjoy it more than I imagined.
I don’t plan on trying to set any speed records. A finish of 2:10:00 or less would be ideal, but I just want to make sure I can cross the finish line with a smile. I am going to follow Ted’s pace sign that he says will give me close to a 2:10 finish. We will see.
The excitement begins!
