I've been running regularly since August, gradually upping the distance, getting faster, and learning how not to obliterate my hips, knees, legs and feet. Although it took longer than I had hoped I finally managed to run a half marathon yesterday in the town of Aomori, Japan. It just so happened that the start line for their half marathon course was outside my hotel so I thought why not just go for it.
I set out with 2 running gel sachets and a bottle of water and started pounding down the coast road. 8.5km to the outside of the city, turn around back to the start, then over a road bridge for a few more Kms before returning home. I managed to PR my 10km, 15km, and 10miles and got a 1:51:03 for the half marathon.
I'm super stoked. Insanely pleased I got sub 2 hours on my first attempt, and I can't believe I finally did it.
My legs feel fine today, a little sore but nothing terrible.
Next milestone is the 30k. Let's fucking go!
Yeah they are all from that one run. Thanks though. The consistency has only come on recently since I properly learned running posture