I've never posted to a blog before, so here's to another first of my week. Saturday's half marathon was a big life first, since I've always sort of thought maybe I could do a long-haul race like that, but wasn't quite sure I should in case I was proved wrong. Thank you Em and Dan for convincing me I could and should do it! It was so much fun. Whenever I remember that I did it, I smile a bit. It was so fun running with Em. The first nine miles were great, then I felt like I got a sneak peak at the pains of being an old lady. I don't like sucking down so much GU, but I appreciate it for the energy it let me keep up. I wish the medals that we got were not rectangular, what's wrong with good old round medals? I've never gotten one before, as I've always been a mediocre athlete, so I really like the fact that we all got medals. I like being sore, and I was for two days. I think I injured my left foot, though. Putting weight on it isn't so good. I think I should get new, better running shoes, and probably I shouldn't run so much until it feels better, but that's so hard to do!