On October 30th, I ran my first half marathon. It was a lot of fun, especially since it was downtown. We started out at LA Live, circled around USC, passed through Little Tokyo, went through the tunnel and slightly up an incline onto the 6th street bridge. With several bands playing on stages through out the route, random volunteer groups and schools cheering us on along the way, and some runners dressed up in their halloween costumes, there was never a dull moment.
The day before we checked in and picked up our registration packets and goodies at the Convention Center. We were also able to pick up last minute marathon essentials.
That night Niner treated me to my pre-marathon meal of delicious sushi from Cho Cho San as we caught up with our favorite "How I Met Your Mother." Nacho was pretty helpful at helping me relax and soothe my sensitive knee, as well.
Early on October 30th, Niner and I hopped on the train from NoHo to DTLA. I met up with the USMT group and then we were off.
Niner found me running through the 6-mile mark and I was able to take pictures from my phone during the rest of the run. A few of us were injured at the last couple miles; my knee was in so much pain it was almost unbearable to pick up my leg to run. We walked most of the couple miles, but at the end, I mustered enough strength to sprint through the finish. It was so much fun and so exhilarating to have finally completed my first run that my knee didn't even bother me until the next day!
I took my victory picture at the finish, we got our medals, and I got a whole lot of protein after as reward! Niner and I had some Umami Burger and she made her yummy ribs that evening for dinner.
If my knee wasn't still intermittently an issue, I'd be running again already. But I must rest up so I can appropriately prepare for many more half marathons in the future!
Yes, I am now addicted! <3
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