My first half marathon!
On February 22, I ran my first half marathon.
I ran it at a fairly slow pace of 6.54 min/km (10.38 min/mile), completing the whole track in 2h 18min. I'd say it's a great result, one to be happy about... and so I am! I know it's not that fast for a 24yo, but considering my mostly sedentary lifestyle (and the fact that this is my first official run), I see nothing to be ashamed of.
I ran the whole time with a dear friend of mine who I convinced last minute to join. This turned out to be a great way to talk and catch up with each other, since we both decided to take it easy and enjoy the run. I'm really happy about this decision and I'm glad I got to spend this first time with a person I care about.
This experience gave me some confidence that, with the right preparation and a carefully devised plan, I can do things way bigger than I often think. I often get in my own way, convincing myself that some project is too complex for me. I think it's a way to avoid failure.
Well, this was a good point in favor of mindfully trying something really hard, believing in the process and enjoying the run.