Royal Park Half Marathon

Ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon yesterday. It was great! Sometimes during the race it didn't feel so great but I am always so proud of myself after I cross the finish line that the pain I suffered during the race seems well worth it. The pain I am experiencing now seems less worth it. I don't understand how I can basically run the same distance on the weekends but be so sore after a race! I did it with a friend-Martin's best man's wife actually-and she did a great job as well. We decided not to run together but it was great to know she was out there. My plan is to keep up the running, but perhaps limit long runs to 8 miles. Anything more just seems overly excessive. The eight mile route by my house is lovely and it is a wonderful way to spend some time outside. That I can manage.