13.41 miles/2:34:23 (Course seemed a little long but I'm not good at running the tangents either)
Average pace- 11:31
This was a training run for marathon training...10-12 miles was on the schedule so we figured why not run for a medal??!!
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It was hot, foggy, and humid! The first 4 miles were yuck but after that I felt great!!! The route was pretty but a little challenging because at mile 1 we ran up the Intercoastal Waterway Bridge...and then we had to do it again at mile 12! But I did it!!! It was super hard but I ran it with no walking!!!
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Here we are around mile 5 in the Gulf State Park!
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At mile 10...knowing that at mile 12 we are going to have to run up that bridge behind us...again!
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Here we all are at the post race party at Lulu's!
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Here's my friend Katie (who I haven't seen in a long time)! Today was her first half marathon!!! I actually ran into her on the course around mile 6...she was running strong! So proud of her!!!
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At this race, the water stops competed for money for their favorite charity so the people were so much fun! An overall great race that I will definitely run again next year!!! I just love the Gulf Coast Half Series!