HELLO... Twenty Ten... it's gonna be a good year!!!

I am such a ROOKIE at this whole race thing. The race series I had wanted to do this year was the California Dreamin' Series (Huntington, San Fran, & Long Beach). I had no idea how fast races SOLD OUT so I was bummed when I didn't get into my first one at Huntington. So I began my search for another race and found the Lajolla Half (April 25th) and immediately got myself signed up. Then 2 weeks ago my friend Susie told me of her friend that was running the Carlsbad with her but was now moving and couldn't do it. So with a 2 WEEKS NOTICE I agreed to RUN with her....our goal was completion NOT speed.

When the race began it was in the mid forties but warmed up to be a most beautiful day. The run itself was a scenic route mostly along the coast line.

There is nothing better than the LOVE of a family. I couldn't do anything without them.

WE DID IT!!  We completed our very FIRST half marathon... TOGETHER... 13.1 MILES!! Around the 8th mile Susie's knee started to bother her but we stayed TOGETHER ... AND we finished right under 3 hours (2:54). Not too bad for ROOKIES!!

I am looking forward to running at least two more half marathons this year.. the Lajolla Half (April 25) and America's Finest City Half (August 15). I am also looking forward to having Susie as my race partner.... This is surely the beginning of a beautiful friendship.