The Verdict Is In

3 miles this morning - 9:21 the first mile, 9:21 the second mile (hey, maybe I'm finally getting the hang of this pacing thing!), and 9:07 the third mile.

The shin is slightly tender to the touch, but absolutely no pain while running. None.

So I guess I need to start making plans for Saturday!!!!!!

I haven't allowed myself to think about this race in very concrete terms, because I've been so uncertain as to whether or not I'd actually be able to do it. And now that I am going to do it, I'm finding my thoughts to be something along the lines of "Holy crap - I'm going to run 13.1 miles this Saturday!!!!" 

I have MUCH to write about the boys - including how we had a fabulous time at music class this morning, painted pumpkins this afternoon, and how Dante learned another new word ('moon'). I will sit down and update on them tomorrow, when I can really take some time to do it justice : ) 

Comments

[Chad in the AZ Desert]

You rock! Running without pain is very cool. You are going to be able to call yourself a half-marathoner in a couple of days and nobody can ever take that away from you. Take the race in stride. There will be points in the race where it won't be so fun, but remember that you won't remember any of that once you cross the finish line. (well, at least remember it for your blog post. ;-)

Being able to hold your pace over distance is a mark that you are becoming a stronger runner. Nice job!

[Javamom]

Nice job on the miles!! I know I always say it but you are so fast! I dream of sub 10 min miles!