I did it!  I finally ran my first Half Marathon.  My goal was simple, finish on time (so it counts) and not die in the process!  I didn’t want to set any record.  I just wanted to enjoy my first Half Marathon.

The Luxembourg ING Night Marathon is a wonderful run.  Although, I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone that has never run a Half or Full Marathon.  It is all hills.  I know I wasn’t the only one walking on a few of the uphills.  It’s a beautiful race.  Just rough if you are not use to hills.  I did a lot a hills training before the race and it wasn’t enough.

Also, I did run this entire race in my kilt.  I have a Sport Kilt in the Air Force Tarten and I was the only one in a kilt.  I had many fans on the route.  Many screaming my name or go Scotland (I’m American, but hey I have Scottish roots) and many photo’s taken as I ran by.

I think, like many, at 12 miles I thought why did I volunteer myself do to this and was just saying keep going keep going…

Crossing the finish line I felt like a giant!  Almost cried when they put that medal around my neck.  What a great feeling it was.  Now, looking for my next half and to prepare better for the race.

Lopaka