13.1

The results are in: Marcy 2:01.58. Kirk DNS (did not start). What is it with us Johnsons getting injured the week before events?! Kirk tore his meniscus playing indoor soccer just a week before the race. It's not a bad tear and will probably heal without surgery, but running is out until the inflammation and popping ease up. It was kind of nice though having his support at the finish line with the kids and some of my familia. I'm utterly amazed at myself (but it still would have been nice to just skim under that 2 hr mark). My best long runs outdoor have been around a 10 minute mile or more and I've had a fair amount of residual pelvic pain. I can't believe how good I felt. I feel strong and accomplished!

Here's some stuff I've learned in the past 3 months about running:

• Shorty shorts make you run faster
• White legs can throw off your opponents and blind unsuspecting drivers
• Bob Marley is not good running music - nor are podcasts
• My sports bra makes a good compartment for misc. items (gloves, hanky, hats), there's plenty of room in there
• Big Ipods stop working in 20 degree temperatures - thanks Dad for the shuffle!
• Shoes (and size) matters!
• Don't play indoor soccer while training for a half marathon :)
• Keith Barton frequents the Ogden Marathon (I don't know if it's thee Keith Barton, but I've seen his name a few times on milliseconds)
• Long runs wreak havoc on my digestive system and make me feel like I have swine flu
• Don't use a new self tanning lotion the day before the race
• If I can do it, you can do it

Summer is just beginning and I'm tossing around the idea of just going for a full marathon. Maybe I'll rethink that idea tomorrow when I need to get out my walker.

Happy Trails! And congrats to all my friends and family who raced today!