What an incredible day and journey. Firstly to my dearest friends who dragged themselves out of bed in the early hours of the morning to come and support me, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It was truly amazing to have shared the moment with each of you.
Having not run a half-mat before, I had set an initial time goal to complete the 21.1km in 2h 15m. My finishing time was slightly over at 2h 27min, however, overcoming 3 good hills and only walking about 300m of the total distance, i feel like i achieved so much more than what i had set out.
It is still so surreal for me and I have to remind myself that I did actually do it! I am definately looking forward to the next one and also running my first full marathon in January 2009.
Thank you also to Rotana Fujairah (www.rotana.com) who graciously sponsored me wiht 6 beach passes for the day. A more relaxed environment to spend the day lounging by the pool and soaking up the sun i could not ask for.
Keep watching this space … there is definately more to come!
Blessings in Him – without whom none of this would be possible for me!
