Note to self:
Come into a race with tired legs, 1 day hung over, and hydrated with red wine.
Got it self!
This morning I raced the Santa to the Sea half marathon.
It is a great race considering it is only their 4th year in action.
For me this was my second half ever. My last being a treacherous hilly trail half when I was in my 20′s. It was not done for speed rather than survival.
Today was much better…….
We lined up in corrals. My dream was to post a 2 hour time but I was unsure if it would happen. So I got into the 2 hr to 2:10 corral area.
Lots of festive spirit to be had. Lots of costumes. Music and feeds every 2 miles. Very well-organized!
And I felt great. Still I kept looking at my garmin just to make sure I would not burn myself out. I caught up to and ran with the 2 hr pacer. She was great!
Then a fellow blog reader caught up with me 
What an awesome surprise……Kristina and I talked for a while but at about mile 7 I knew I had to run (literally) to the bathroom-so we separated.
The rest of the race was a blur-actually the whole race was. A blur of music, people cheering, me feeling good and SO VERY thankful to be out running and feeling great while keeping my 9 minute mile pace.
I kept waiting to hit a wall that never came.
It was glorious!
I have to say I enjoyed ever single step. And I crossed the finish line in 1:57 (unofficial).
What a race And a PR for me.
Now I am drinking this:
And munching on leftover kale salad, kabocha squash, and a piece of gf toast:
May have to go get seconds……
Sorry for the lack of race photos-I went to the event by myself and did now want to carry anything extra with me. I suspect I will be able to find some official photos online soon with my official time.
I am also sure in every photo I will have a big goofy grin. I was loving it!
Awesome awesome awesome!!!! So happy for you. Enjoy that race high my friend, you totally earned it.
Congrats!! That’s an excellent time, esp after all that red wine! Maybe that’s the secret
congrats friend! so happy you are racing well. now, about that trilogy….I am going through withdrawals.
It was SO fun seeing you! And I did love the course – it’s pretty rare, in my experience, that you can get such a flat course in this area! I love hills, but this was definitely nice for my legs.
Congrats on the excellent time and the fun experience – way to go!
Hope to see you soon!
Congrats!! I TOLD you you’d do a sub-2 hour. My friend Bill walked it today too!
You’re amazing!
A zillion congrats Kalli. Great run!!!! Hope you have a wonderful week!!! Hugs.
Congratulations!! Great finishing time:)
Your post run fuel up looks good
You are so amazing to run at that pace. I know the Friday wine and dancing must have helped.
Awesome!
Congrats Kalli! I did a half with a hangover in college, definitely makes for an interesting race experience!
Congrats how fun!!!
WAY TO GO
I am so stoked for you.
Maybe now I can get myself in a new race this year.
I laced up my shoes and ran OUTSIDE last night at a local park/lake.
I was giddy!
nice time, way to go for hitting your mark!
Happy Monday
Congrats! That’s so great you felt so good start to finish!
Wow, congrats! Sounds like an awesome race! Love the medal!