I finished the Kiawah half-marathon in 2.47.01, slower than I was hoping for, but I'm okay with that. It was humid (100%) and I started out a lot faster than I should have. I just had a hard time slowing myself down, so I was worn out by the time I was halfway done. I think I managed to push through about 8 miles or so before I slowed down to walk off and on the rest of the distance. I haven't checked the Garmin yet to see what my splits look like.
About this time last week, I was plotting my next half. Now, though, I'm not sure if I'm going to do another one. I mean, I got my medal and my 13.1 magnet. I also have sore legs, a sore shoulder, an aching back, a knee that's catching, and a hip that hurts if I move it the wrong way. Oh, and my feet hurt. I'll give myself a few days to recover and then go from there. I was considering the Palmetto Half for my next one. I'll make a decision by the end of December because it's greatly discounted if I register by the 31st. I've also tossed around the idea of doing the Kiawah marathon next year. I'll just hang on to that idea as an idea for now.
