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13.1 miles .... and still smiling.
We did it!!
Crossing the finish!
And here's Team Schmoo...
before the race:
It's about, oh, 5:45 am.
and after!
We did it!
Dude. I had so, so much fun. Seriously. I didn't realize how much fun it was going to be -- I thought I would finish, and be proud, but I really ENJOYED the race. It was a beautiful day, kinda chilly at first, but no rain, and plenty of sunshine. I ran with High Energy Jenny for a short while, ran with my sis for a little longer, and then those two ran ahead and I kept my slow intervals (three minutes running, one minute walking) going for about seven miles. At mile 7, I changed my intervals to *four* minutes running, one minute walking, and I hit my stride. I was running pretty fast! I felt great! At mile 10, I took an energy goo thingy and picked it up even more, met up with my sis, and we finished together. (Our times are exactly the same! Ha. Twinsies.) And we finished in under three hours, which I am really proud of.
I want to thank my sister Cathy, who inspired me to run this race and coached me all the way through my training; High Energy Jenny, who ran with me, encouraged me, and made me believe I could do it; Anne Marie, who encouraged me and tried to tell me how FUN it would be (although I didn't believe her); and Jacob, who put up with my grumbling and complaining, prodded me to run when I didn't feel like it, and cheered me all the way to the finish. You guys are awesome, and I totally couldn't have done it without you. And thanks to everyone for all the encouraging comments and good thoughts you sent my way - they really helped! Also, congratulations to Dixie Chick Jenny, who also ran the race! Yay us.
My legs were pretty sore on Thursday evening but I'm all healed up now. I also have some pretty ugly toe blisters. Yum. And I am totally ready to train for my next race, seriously, and I'm also considering training for a marathon. Not anytime soon, but definitely in the near future. Running a race is FUN, people. I'm not kidding.
More fabulous pictures by Jacob can be found if ya click here.
(Edited to add: My Flickr sets seem to be working now, but if that link doesn't work, here's a list by date. They are in reverse order, so start at the bottom and work up if you want to see the pics in chronological order.)
Longer post with knitting and celebrity sightings v. soon. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family and Jacob's family. Right now I'm off to knit and relax. Yay!
Posted by carrie at November 26, 2005 05:41 PM
Comments
Wow. Totally behind here, but I AM SO PROUD OF YOU FOR RUNNING! That is all. You RAWK.
Posted by: Rachael at December 9, 2005 03:26 PM
That's awesome! Congratulations on finishing and having a great time.
Posted by: Ann at November 30, 2005 08:22 AM
Carrie, you absolutely can do a marathon. It's all in the training. I have a good 20 years on you, no athletic talent whatsoever, and three completed marathons behind me. If you want some encouragement or advice, let me know!
Well done!
Posted by: Rebecca Gordon at November 29, 2005 07:52 PM
way to go!! You are an inspiration.
Posted by: maya at November 29, 2005 11:43 AM
Yay! How cute are schmoo? (Get it? Hee hee.)
I caught the road racing bug in college in 1993, and haven't stopped yet. It's pretty addictive. Let me know if you decide you want to try a triathlon!
Posted by: Julia at November 29, 2005 10:48 AM
Congratulations, you look so happy!! :)
Posted by: Amber at November 29, 2005 10:08 AM
Way to go! Congrats you all!!
Posted by: Michelle at November 29, 2005 09:17 AM
Congrats! And the Team Schmoo running costumes are spectacular.
Posted by: anne at November 28, 2005 11:02 PM
YAY! I knew you could do it! I felt the same way about the MS150 last year, I mean how could something like that actually be fun, but it was! I'm glad you were able to have that experience!
Posted by: sarah b. at November 28, 2005 08:22 PM
Way to go, Carrie!!!
Posted by: alison at November 28, 2005 04:34 PM
Congratulations! You are amazing. And you look so hyper in the pictures...you'd think it was the beginning of the race instead of 13 miles into it. I'm so proud of you. Mwah!
Posted by: Anne Marie at November 28, 2005 02:58 PM
Yeah to Schmoo! How wonderful that you accomplished such a great goal! And you had fun doing it--I'm gonna get all misty here...
Well if you're going to marathon, remember us out here in SF at the Bay to Breakers. You can do the whole race drunk and naked and no one would bat an eyelash...
Posted by: Sil at November 28, 2005 01:32 PM
Yay for Team Schmoo! Isn't it a great feeling?!? Once I finished my half-marathon, I finally understood why people do this. Congrats!
Posted by: J Strizzy at November 28, 2005 01:17 PM
Go Schmoo! Will you train me to run a half marathon?
Posted by: Leslie at November 28, 2005 11:37 AM
So, so, so, proud of you!!! xoxo MJ
Posted by: MJ at November 28, 2005 09:47 AM
yay! go team go!
Congrats on such a huge accomplishment!!
Posted by: heather at November 28, 2005 08:51 AM
I know everyone else has said it all, but I will say it again: you are inspiring, you rock, and I am so proud of you! You kick ass!
Posted by: Sarah at November 28, 2005 07:54 AM
Team Schmoo Rocks the Planet!
Posted by: greazy V at November 28, 2005 03:31 AM
You so totally ROCK!!! Congratulations! You are totally inspiring my dear :)
Posted by: Amy at November 27, 2005 10:54 PM
Congrats TEAM SCHMOO! You should be proud of yourself! You make me want to run my own half-marathon.... well almost!
Posted by: Melissa at November 27, 2005 09:43 PM
Congratulations Carrie! Isn't a great feeling? When I did my half marathon I also did a run-walk program, which is the best way to go. I'm doing my second one next May, and hope to run the whole thing. Way to go!
Posted by: Melissa at November 27, 2005 09:01 PM
Whoo hoo! Congrats!
Posted by: Scout at November 27, 2005 06:03 PM
Woohoo!! Congrats Carrie - you did it! I love seeing the shirts and smiles on all of you. You're an inspiration!!!
Posted by: Gaile at November 27, 2005 05:21 PM
Yaaay Team Schmoo!! I'm so proud of all of you girls. I'm not big on running, but I'm glad you found something you enjoy so much. Oh, and I'm kinda scared of that goo stuff.
Posted by: Vicki at November 27, 2005 04:40 PM
Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of road races.
Posted by: Kat at November 27, 2005 03:24 PM
Bravo! Inspiring, thank you. :)
Posted by: Lizzie at November 27, 2005 02:56 PM
Woot! Congrats!
Posted by: Cari at November 27, 2005 01:41 PM
Nice work!
Posted by: Robyn at November 27, 2005 12:43 PM
Watch out! Half-marathons can be addictive. Congratulations on your first one.
Posted by: The Other Allison at November 27, 2005 12:15 PM
Impressive! Please tell me more about this energy goo. What does it taste like?
Posted by: Jocelyn at November 27, 2005 11:34 AM
Carrie, 13.1 miles is utterly amazing! Congratulations!!! I'm still dubious about the fun part--I can't stretch my brain to imagine that--but it does look like y'all had a blast. Yay for Team Schmoo!
Posted by: courtney at November 27, 2005 11:21 AM
Congrats on your half marathon! What a great accomplishment. Go Team Schmoo!
Posted by: Stacy at November 27, 2005 10:56 AM
Congrats--what a fantastic achievement for you and all of Team Schmoo!
Posted by: Anita at November 27, 2005 10:41 AM
Congratulations! Very inspiring!
Posted by: Tisra at November 27, 2005 10:40 AM
Yay you!!! Congrats on your amazing achievement!!
Posted by: Julie at November 27, 2005 10:35 AM
Congratulations! Go Team Schmoo!
Posted by: diana at November 27, 2005 09:29 AM
Yay Team Schmoo!
Posted by: AmyP at November 27, 2005 06:36 AM
Biggest congratulations!!!! I can't imagine running for three hours straight but you did it and you're awesome. Hooray for Team Schmoo!
Posted by: Jenna at November 27, 2005 01:39 AM
Oh my! It looks like you had a most fabulous time! I am so glad you got to accomplish so much with so many great friends and family by your side. You are all rock stars! YAY Team Schmoo!
Posted by: Giao at November 27, 2005 01:10 AM
Very cool! And I'm very proud of you! 13 miles? Eesh!
Posted by: Stacey at November 27, 2005 12:49 AM
YAAAAY! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!! GO CARRIE, GO CARRIE! WOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Lara at November 26, 2005 11:54 PM
Yay Team Schmoo! What a great accomplishment! Wahoo!
Posted by: allison at November 26, 2005 11:46 PM
AWESOME! Well done Team Schmoo!
Posted by: Cara at November 26, 2005 10:09 PM
Congrats! You're pretty inspiring to me too. If this cold ever goes away, maybe I'll drag my flabby butt back on a run...
Happy Thanksgiving, too!
Rock on with your bad self. :D
Posted by: terby at November 26, 2005 08:57 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Gina at November 26, 2005 08:36 PM
WOHOOO!!!!! You're amazing, over 13 miles! Holy crap that's incredible! You're an inspiration, and congrats!
Posted by: Val at November 26, 2005 08:11 PM
Wonderful Carrie! I am so proud of you, my dear! You are inspiring...I am looking up a "learn to run" training guide as I can't even run for 3 minutes w/o having a coronary.
Posted by: Skylar at November 26, 2005 08:10 PM
Congrats on your great run! I'm starting to get back into shape myself, and perhaps I can work my way up to this some day.
Posted by: Alexa at November 26, 2005 07:34 PM
Yay! Congrats Carrie!
Posted by: Angela at November 26, 2005 07:15 PM
Congrats Carrie! You worked really hard for this. You should be very proud of yourself.
Posted by: Leah at November 26, 2005 06:56 PM
SO PROUD OF YOU!! Congrats on a great finish.
Posted by: Kate at November 26, 2005 06:44 PM
Oh, congratulations!! You must feel so good for doing that--both of you! I know I'm proud of you.
Posted by: --Deb at November 26, 2005 06:36 PM
Congrats Carrie!
Posted by: carolyn at November 26, 2005 06:20 PM
Happy Thanksgiving and Congratulations to you! You and Team Schmoo are so inspiring, and it's great to hear that you had a wonderful time :) Happy knitting!!
Posted by: allison at November 26, 2005 06:09 PM