My first "Long Run"

I did it! My first "long run" according to the Training Program Schedule for the Disney Princess 1/2 marathon. The goal was 2 miles. I am not sure if it was run-walk 2 miles or run 2-miles. I ran the 2-miles.

I woke up this morning to rain...I know if I put off running I won't do it in the afternoon...especially in the summer. By 9:00 the rain was gone so I took that opportunity to go out.

My first mile was 13:12 my 2nd mile was 13:31. A slower 2nd mile...BUT I DID IT! I remembered the hint my son Nick gave me when I was running my first 5K...don't stop running, if you feel the need to stop just run in baby steps. I needed to do that 4 times today, only for about 10-20 yards each time but it helps me. My first mile felt pretty good the second mile was much harder for me today. I didn't thing that 2nd mile was ever going to end, but just as I was ready to give up the voice came on to tell me 2 miles. Goal accomplished! Just in time to have a 1-block cool down walk home. Total - 2.10 miles.

The songs today were pretty good...I can't remember them, but I remember they were good running songs. The only thing that would have made it better was if in the last 1/2 mile the song "Runnin' on Empty" would have come on. I remember when I was running before I had on my I-pod. "Don't Stop me Now" by Queen. that was my go to song if I wanted to stop. Maybe I need to look into downloading some songs.

Update to status: 11:00 -  I just got off the phone with Karen...her excitement rubbed off on to me and yes...I verbally committed to the Princess 1/2 Marathon. Wish me luck.