Yesterday (Saturday) was my much anticipated half marathon. Yesterday was frigid. Yesterday was totally awesome!
I met up with Jimmy’s uncle, a dad who used to go to my church, and a friend that I graduated with. Hannah also started the race with us (but she did the 5k-and rocked it!) 2,500 people were running so it took about a minute and a half to even cross the starting line!
It was good to get running because I knew I would warm up. The first 3 miles were crowded but enjoyable because everyone was so happy. By the 6th mile the crowds were still pretty big, but I got to loop through and see Jimmy, my mom, and a few other adults!
I’m the one waving.. like a freak with my crazy colored clothes and high socks 🙂 HI 🙂
The race was in a pretty park, which made the scenery for the run quite nice and the hills weren’t bad at all!
After 6 miles, the race started to fly by… I was thinking about how sad I was that it was already almost over because I had been looking forward to it for so long.
My hands were numb pretty much the whole race but everything else was toasty and warm. I kept thinking about what I would have for lunch .. I felt like Cait!
The last few miles were slow. I kept thinking I was closer than I was so I ran faster so I would finish faster (duh?), the crowds had finally thinned out. I almost forgot to get my medal after because I saw Jimmy and gave him a big bear hug!
I didn’t stay for the awards ceremony because I was frozen solid. And I wanted a cookie. So Jimmy and I peaced out!
Results:
ID# PLACE PLACE FINISHER TIME TIME PACE Women 15 - 19 365 104 1 Allie Smith, 18, Pittsburgh, PA 1:47:10 1:46:16 8:07
I know I could have done better (even in the cold) but it was so crowded and I enjoyed myself, so I’m happy with my time.
Let the road racing season begin!!
Living My Full Life 
You go girl! Even though you posted that pic of me In your last blog XD
Holy moly 2500 people! :O I love your crazy colors by the way! 🙂 You did awesome.
You go, girl! So glad you had fun!! 🙂
Um your outfit is perfecto. Lets be twinnies and run races together. Oh and you are hella fast girl! Great work!
for being that cold you did amazing!!! I forgot to give you a big shout out so here i go now. CONGRATS, YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY! Awesome job! The medal is too cute too 🙂
Congrats! I love the socks! Way to run in style. 🙂
You are AWESOME!! I would have skipped the ceremony too, If I could get away with it =D
That’s a groovy medal!! How cold is cold there????
CONGRATS!!!!
That’s awesome! And for the record, LOVE the running outfit… socks and all. Talk about FUN!! 🙂
awesome awesome awesome job!!!!!!! the outfit was great!! and im glad you thought about lunch 😉 def helps pass the time hahaha. Now go rock that bling!
Wooooo!!!! Congrats!!! For the record – I love the pink jacket & crazy socks! Adds character! : )
You are awesome-socks.
Awesome race! It was really cold yesterday. I was frozen and I only did one short errand. I can’t belies you ran in that.
Congrats to you! That is a stellar time. 🙂
Congratulations girl! I can’t imagine the physical and mental energy that must’ve taken to run that long in the cold!
Congrats!!! You did a kick ass job!
This sounds like a great race and your time is excellent! Way to go! PS I think you’re the first person I’ve ever heard be sorry a race is almost over, haha