Training has not been going as well as I wanted but Denise had a great idea of running the NH 10 Miler (billed as “flat and fast”) in Auburn, NH.  We could gauge how we were doing and have a good idea of where we were for the Bay State ½ Marathon.

So Denise, John and I registered.  John was running for time while Denise and I planned on running together with a goal of finishing in 2 hours.  There was a little anxiety before the race because I have never run more than 8 miles and Denise hadn’t run more than 6.2.  We started off with an easy pace and felt great for 6 miles.  At that point my knee started bothering me so I threw my brace strap on and that eased the pain for the rest of the race.

We slowed a bit for 2 of the 4? 5? how many? hills but kept moving and finished in 1:58:49.  John finished in 1:33:33.  Goal reached and we all feel confident about completing the ½ marathon in October .  :)