A quick update here to record the fact that I ran the Berry Dairy Days Half Marathon yesterday. I took a few pics of the river, some cows, and some berries, but I'll have to add them later.
This run has become a favorite of mine, as I've done it four or five times in the last as many years. It's well priced, and I can roll out of bed at 6:30 and catch the early start without any real rush. Home by 11 AM to get on with things. I like the early start, because I'm slower these days and because there are only about 30 starters with me.
I was pretty happy with my run. I ran a 2:25. While not impressive, I'm seeing improvement, in that I can run a whole half without stopping. I've been out running four to six times a week lately, in preparation for some fall marathons. In this one, I was able to run the second half of the half about as fast as the first half. I started slowly, which probably has a lot do with not sleeping or eating right beforehand. Eventually, though, I was able to find a pace and keep it.
The last six miles are really nice. The run goes out on the dike along the Skagit, comes back, and finishes on the Berry Dairy Days parade route.
It was great to see Dean and Ruth afterwards, Stan beforehand, and other friends supporting the community. Strawberry shortcake before heading home.
This run has become a favorite of mine, as I've done it four or five times in the last as many years. It's well priced, and I can roll out of bed at 6:30 and catch the early start without any real rush. Home by 11 AM to get on with things. I like the early start, because I'm slower these days and because there are only about 30 starters with me.
I was pretty happy with my run. I ran a 2:25. While not impressive, I'm seeing improvement, in that I can run a whole half without stopping. I've been out running four to six times a week lately, in preparation for some fall marathons. In this one, I was able to run the second half of the half about as fast as the first half. I started slowly, which probably has a lot do with not sleeping or eating right beforehand. Eventually, though, I was able to find a pace and keep it.
The last six miles are really nice. The run goes out on the dike along the Skagit, comes back, and finishes on the Berry Dairy Days parade route.
It was great to see Dean and Ruth afterwards, Stan beforehand, and other friends supporting the community. Strawberry shortcake before heading home.
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