The Aftermath...

It's been over a week since completing my half marathon.  While my body was in a great deal of soreness for the better part of last week, it was also happy to get a much needed rest.  Thursday was our practice 5K with our GOTR team - they did simply amazing.  I can't believe the program wraps up next week already.  I wondered whether or not this year's team would live up to last year's and they have.  I'll miss these girls...

So, on Thursday last week I ran/walked with the girls.  Felt pretty good but we were slow-going to say the least.  Yesterday morning Husband got up with me to run 4 miles.  A little slow the first two, but felt good after that.  We've finally made it to the time of year when the sun is starting to peek out at 5:45 and we aren't running in total darkness.  A 5K is scheduled for this Saturday in town, a 7K on Memorial Day and both of us are running the 10K at this year's Kalamazoo Klassic.

I had to retire my running shoes.  They were actually far past due but by the time I realized that I was so far into my half training I couldn't change.  I had to special order these shoes because the company "upgraded" the style and the new shoes were NOT just the same.

My new shoes I picked up on a whim for a pretty good price.  I've had two successful days of running in them without wanting to tear my legs off so they'll do.  The half was a big accomplishment and kept me motivated for the better part of the "winter" but I'm certainly glad it's over!