Regardless, going to Miami was clearly not on my list of 101 in 1001.
What was however, is #43. Train for a destination half-marathon
And that, good sir, is what brought me to Miami.
The ING Miami half marathon.
I trained this winter with Chicago Endurance Sports (CES) Winter Warrior group. We did group long runs on Saturday mornings along the lake front in the most wintery of conditions.
I have to say I really enjoy running in the winter, when bundled correctly.
I'm a sweater, so while you do still sweat in the winter, you can cool off much quicker.
A group of 4 of us trained together regularly, and then 2 more joined up with us in Miami for the race.
I was told this was really a spectacular race in terms of views. It was. Sadly, the best view, being the sunrise, was missed due to an overcast day. But I will say I was thankfully for those clouds as the race wore on.
Having trained primarily in the winter weather, my body was really not used to the heat, even if it was just 70's, or the humidity.
I felt good to start, but by about mile 8, I started getting the symptoms of fainting. Because I didn't want to end up on a stretcher, I had to walk for sections. I'm a fast walker, and this wasn't a race that I was doing for time, so I was mostly OK with this.
how adorable does my sister look?
like a real runner.
She rocked at this, her first ever half marathon.
This was the farthest distance she'd ever run and she was amazing.
We ran the first 8 together, and when I had to stop, she kept on going. I was really glad! The agreement should always be, every man for himself.
Here she is with her finishers medal, which not only had bling, but also spun!
and here she is at our celebratory brunch with our gracious host Denise.
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