Steps to a 1/2 Marathon

In preparation for the Nashville Half Marathon, Jason, Kari (my other faithful running partner) and I ran a 10km race in Mississippi. We ran well even though it was cold and rainy. This was the longest distance I had run yet - I completed the race in 1:09:38. I decided that this would be the last time I signed up for a 'fun run' hosted by an Athletic center. It was just slightly intimidating to run with those 'professional runners'. Kari and I managed to beat 7 people...not that there is anything wrong with coming in last, of course. There's just something about being escorted to the finish line by a police car with its lights flashing that makes me want to be sure I am not the last runner!