Today I did it - conquered the San Jose Rock 'n' Roll half marathon. For me, this was considered a training run and the last long run before the marathon two weeks from today. Wow, two weeks from today.
This was my first race since the elementary school race I ran which I don't even remember. I practiced putting on my race bib, shoe chip, and the all important - pacing in the midst of all the excitement. There were a whole bunch of bands along the route which made it really fun. My favorite band was along the Alameda - the horn section was playing in the street. We saw a few Elvises and an Egyptian pharoah in front of the Rosicrucian Museum. It was great and I've got my hunk of bling to prove I finished.
