Just after the finish line, it all came back. My aching hip, knees and calves... but that last minute was something else.
A few shout outs to Linda for the pep talk, Chandu and Malli for being great friends!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Runner's high!
I had always heard of it. Last Sunday I felt it. I ran my first half-marathon. It was an awesome experience running in front of the Capitol. I was holding on a great 9.40 pace till the 10th mile and then my right hip started hurting and slowed me down. I met one of our past patients' en route. She was finishing up a relay. She kept pushing me and brought me close to the finish line and then all of a sudden, when I saw the finish, I sped like I was on drugs and for a minute felt like I had a whole new body and that I was ready for another 13 miles. I was high!
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...and kudos to you for finishing what you started...and not giving up inspite of the pain. Great timing too!
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