My sister and I have been running 1/2 marathons together this year, but this month it was hard to get together.
I still wanted to run a marathon this month so while she ran her race in Colorado, I ran a virtual marathon.
Sounds pretty crazy, I know. Is a virtual race is the same as a “real” marathon? I say, yes!
I ran the distance.
I even brought my after race snacks.
I didn’t have any wheat bread in the house, but I found wheat chex cereal. 🙂 Counts as wheat, right? Nutri-grain bar, raisins, a chocolate muffin, and a half eaten pumpkin muffin.
I did have to stop 1/2 way through to switch out my Gatorade and get some water.
Mile 8, I had my cheering crowd!
I ran an easy route where it was pretty flat and only a few small hills. With all the easy marathons I ran this year, I needed something in my favor 🙂
Paul thought it was funny I purchased a medal for running. I thought it was a huge accomplishment and needed a reward at the end.
This was another challenging run. I had to keep talking myself into running. 1/2 way through I was wondering why I’m doing this and no one would know if I stopped. But, I kept going! I may have cried half way through mile 11, but I did it. 4th marathon of the year. 3 more to go…