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A Soaking Wet Half Marathon

IMG_9173While I’d love to give you guys a full rundown of today’s half marathon, we’re heading out to celebrate with friends! The evening plan includes pints of beer and burgers!

But, before we head out, here are a few things I learned along the way. 

  • I finished in 2:02:37, a 1-minute improvement versus last year’s Geneva Half Marathon, which was run in far better weather!  
  • Running in the rain is not fun. I have so much respect for those athletes who ran Boston or any other marathon in the rain. 13.1 miles in the pouring rain was tough enough.
  • I loved my outfit for today’s race! We both debated wearing jackets but the hats and technical tops worked perfectly!
  • I didn’t remember last year’s half including a mile of trails. Trails that are normally packed dirt were muddy, rocky and packed today due to the weather. My ankles and calves are the sorest parts of my body!
  • This is the first half marathon where I have stuck exactly to my coaches plan for the race. The first 10 miles were exactly on pace and felt amazing.
  • Miles 10-13 were tough. I pushed on and was far stronger than most races, but physically my breathing was very shallow and my legs felt like I had lead weights tied to them.
  • Mentally, this was the strongest race I’ve ever run which I owe to both Jess and Bo.
  • I’m so excited to keep running with Bo and watching both of us improve, physically and mentally!

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14 Comments

  1. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona May 3, 2015 / 3:16 pm

    Running a half in the rain doesn’t sound like fun, but it sounds like you did great.

    • ashleyd May 4, 2015 / 9:32 am

      Thanks Fiona!!

  2. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero May 4, 2015 / 12:02 am

    Running in the rain sucks, I did a full in it once, yuck.
    You did an amazing job being able to cut time from the previous year in those conditions. Congrats, enjoy celebrating.

    • ashleyd May 4, 2015 / 9:32 am

      Thanks Abby! It was definitely a tough race but a great experience as now I know what to expect and think about when people ask me about running in the rain.

  3. CARLA May 4, 2015 / 9:13 am

    I GRINNNNNNNED it is your strangest race so far.
    <3 <3

    and yes. I see that autocorrect (STRONGEST) and it made me giggle so Im leaving it there for you too.

    • ashleyd May 4, 2015 / 9:31 am

      🙂 Thanks for the Monday morning smile!

  4. Traci May 4, 2015 / 1:25 pm

    Congrats!! My first Half was 40 degrees & rain. It’s tough but I think it makes you stronger.

    • ashleyd May 5, 2015 / 11:27 am

      You’re so right Traci! Now I know what to expect regardless the weather!

  5. Katrina P May 4, 2015 / 3:01 pm

    Way to give it all you had girl – I know that was one tough mother!

    • ashleyd May 5, 2015 / 11:27 am

      Thanks Katrina!

  6. laureen @Peachylau May 4, 2015 / 10:01 pm

    You did really great. Well done for sticking to the plan!

    • ashleyd May 5, 2015 / 11:26 am

      Thanks Laureen!! 🙂

  7. Amy May 6, 2015 / 10:40 am

    Well done!
    I guess the rain wasn’t planned but at least you powered through and completed it (and faster than last year!)

    • ashleyd May 6, 2015 / 11:28 am

      Thanks Amy!

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