Naperville Half Marathon (11.08.2015)
Over the weekend I ran my first road half marathon since the middle of September (Fox Valley Half Marathon) & although I went into this race hoping for a PR, the over arching goal was to wrap up my race season & just have fun!
- First time running in Naperville area & there were more hills than I anticipated!
- Supportive volunteers!
- Last race of the Chicagoland Triple Crown series done!
- This race completed the criteria for me to level up as a Double Agent (3 Marathons + 3 Half Marathons within a 90 day time frame)!
- All of my gear worked fabulously – especially my Orange Mud Hydraquiver Vest Pack 2!
Here area my key “take aways” from this race!
THE GOOD: Another PR!
As I said before – I was hoping for a PR, but this was not the goal of this race.
With that being said I was able to take 3 minutes plus off of my last road half marathon & an overall improvement of 37 minute plus from the start of this season! 😀
I feel great about how this year of running – The Year of the Marathons -has gone & I’m looking forward to 2016 “The Year of the Ultras”! 😛
THE BAD: Hills.
Hills. ‘Nuff said.
AND THE UGLY: Medic!
Today I left every bit of my heart & soul (plus some sole) out on the course!
This was the first time that I came through the finish line & a group of volunteers swarmed me to make sure that I didn’t pass out & / or require medical attention.
My legs were wobbly, rubbery noodles . . . BUT it was worth every bit of it! 😛
SUMMARY:
I feel like this race was the best close to my race season & I’m thoroughly happy with this year of running with numerous PRs!
Time for some well earned rest prior to 2016: Year of the Ultras!
Every Mile Becomes a Part of Me 