Rock N Roll San Antonio Half Marathon

This past weekend I participated in my first half marathon! I am excited on participating and finishing this huge goal in my life! Yes, life. I would have never in a million years believed that, I, Leslie would have completed a half marathon! I am so ecstatic that I keep posting pictures on instagram about it!! I find it so accomplishing because I come from a background with no fitness. Growning up my parents did not encourage me to exercise or pick up a sport in school. I always just found an interest for sports and being outdoors but I could just not get the hang of it. I played soccer, softball and golf in high school but I just never was encouraged to go on and beyond. When I was 23 a friend asked if I wanted to play in a co-ed soccer team. I accepted because I wanted more physical activities besides cardio. After playing a few games with the team I realized I didn't have the same stamina as I when I was younger. So I began running a mile or two every other day. It so happens that my friend asked me if I wanted to participate with him in a 5k. So I did and it was love at first sight! I was hooked on running and the rush after that. I started signing up for every 5k I could find and running about 10-15 miles a week. I finally decided to do a half marathon and here I am today: Leslie, half marathoner! I just love it :) I truly have to give credit to my best friend for always giving me my little push when I don't feel like getting a run in. He is my coach and mentor. I couldn't have done it all by myself. He is my right foot! :)  Here are a few photos from this weekend. 

Being my first half marathon I do believe it was a bit tough. Only because I didn't feel hydrated and prepared enough for the heat and humidity from San Antonio. I was really hoping it was going to be cool temperatures! I pulled a 2:25:42. My running group keeps telling me that's not bad for my first half but I was really hoping for less than 2 hours! The only thing that made me feel that it was successful and worth it was the pasta I ate at Cheesecake factory! So its okay! I have plenty of time to work on my running and become pro! ;)  Anyways, I will be working on my speed training and hills for my next half! Its only 3 months away!

Run into you later, Leslie. (: