I wish I could tell you about being my personal best as a mother, wife, or friend. Unfortunately, this is not the case. But while I am working on that, let me tell you about my new personal half-marathon record.
I am definitely NOT a friend of road running races. Especially not in Utah, where they all tend to be more or less downhill. That said, I was still really excited to run in the Salt Lake 1/2 marathon for a few reasons:
- I got a complimentary race entry from the SLRC. How could I pass up a free race?
- My friend Carlee was racing. I love racing with friends. Friday night was like a girls’ night out and Saturday was a party!
- Flat and/or downhill = fast. And that’s always fun!
Highlights:
- Feeling good rather than sick
- Being able to push myself but not too hard
- Chatting with friend and pro triathlete Malaika
- A new PR 1:29:53
- My 6:51 pace
- 17th out of 2886 women
- Carlee’s PR
- Chocolate milk and Creamies at the finish
Lowlights:
- Boredom. Running on asphalt through a city is just not my kind of fun.
- A 2-mile uphill stretch right at the end
- Invisible mile markers
- A 13-year-old dude running alongside me for the last 5 miles
Although I might actually consider the last one a highlight. I mean, really, this kid was great. Check it out. He does not even look like a runner. I was kind of glad though when he ran out of steam at the end. I was definitely NOT going to sprint to the finish line just so I could beat him. I think that’s totally lame.
Now it is high time to get my cycling back. No more running escapades for a while. My focus is on triathlon.
SBJ Adventures 
WAY TO GO!!!!!! Haha I love the picture with that kid, and I love that you wouldn't let him beat you cause that “would have been totally lame,” haha you're funny!
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Awesome job, Sarah! But I'm not sure why you call yourself a non-runner when you win races even while sick. I'm excited for you to win the Woman of Steel tri. Finishing alive is all I hope to do.
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I love the picture with the kid. Great job!
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Hey good job. Wow running for over an hour doesn't sound like fun. I would love to be in shape like you but man running for that long….well who knows maybe one day. Oh yeah the kid in the picture totally doesn't look like a runner gotta love his outfit
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I can't believe THAT'S the kid you were talking about! Crazy! You did so awesome, and I have to agree with your lowlights (the mile markers drove me CRAZY!) You definitely made the race more fun for me though- I'm so glad you were able to come!
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Way to go! You can never pass up a free race…
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