(Almost) Half Marathon

Distance: 12.99 miles
Time: 1:59:30
Pace: 9:11

Spring-like weather graced the Boston area last week, and I got over my respiratory issues, which meant....no more treadmill! It was fortuitous timing to no longer be sick and be able to run outside in the warm(er) weather.


On Wednesday, my professor let us out of class about 45 minutes early, which meant that instead of going to the gym after class, I had time to run outside. I set out on my run with no plan about where I would run, how far I would run or anything. I've learned that these are my best runs because it makes it seem like less of a chore.


I ran down the bike path through Davis Square, and then toward Alewife and Spy Pond. Usually I would run back via Mass Ave., but I want to take it easy on my feet and shins and the bike path is not as rough on the body as the street. When I got back to Davis I still felt great, and proceeded to run around Davis/Tufts area until it got dark. I wasn't sure how long I would be able to run for, and I didn't have my T pass, so I literally ran around the Tufts campus for about 6 miles. It was really fun, but I felt silly passing friends and classmates, chugging along at my slowed pace.

While I was running I kept thinking about random things that I thought would make interesting fodder for this blog, but I noticed that a few miles later I was already thinking about something new, and had forgotten what I was originally thinking about. Mostly during this run I was thinking about how much I love running, and how when I just get out there and hit the streets it feels good to just go with no real destination in mind.


I'm so excited that it stays light out longer now, as it means that I can run outside later in the day! This marathon training business is starting to look much better as the snow melts and spring begins! I was really pleased that I ran almost a half marathon in under two hours and still felt great at the end of it. I know that the real marathon is over TWICE the distance that I ran on Wednesday, but I feel like my training is going incredibly well, and I am getting more and more excited for the Boston Marathon!!