Houston Half Marathon

I was scheduled for an 8 mile training this weekend and was on the fence as to whether or not it was wise to do this race. But it's one of my favorite races and I really wanted the finishers' shirt and was determined to get it.

This was Patricia's first half marathon. It was still dark when the race started as you can see by the photo of the two of us.

It was a 3 loop race, starting out into downtown for a few blocks and then west out Allen Parkway. The starting route was changed this year and much improved. I began the race by walking with some people from Katy Fit, but fell behind when I took a potty break. I ran to catch up with them and then started to fee a pull at my left leg IT band. I was going to call it quits after Loop 2, but just couldn't. I stretched a little and felt better, so I continued on. The shirt and medal kept calling to me, and besides, I'm not a quitter. I felt pretty good by the time I made it to the finish line. Our hill training really paid off. Patricia finished in 2:18. My time was 3:16.