Setting a new goal

So this is awkward.

After months of training, I’ve achieved my goal. I ran a half marathon, and I made it the whole way without walking. Even though it took me 68 hours, I finished!

So now what?

I know I’m not ready for a full marathon, and I really want to train for another half marathon. But I’m not really sure how. I asked my de facto running coach, Megan Rolland, and she suggested a couple of 5ks or 10ks – then hop back on the training bandwagon. I like it.

Her next race will be the 2011 Blaze, a run through the Oklahoma City Adventure District that benefits Limbs for Life. I’m going along, too. After running 13.1 miles, a 5k should be a piece of cake, right? Hopefully. Unless my body is still sorry and angry at making it run 13.1 miles through the cold rain May 1.