Vision in the A1A Half

My Vision - Run a 2:30 Half Marathon!

Why?  I've always said time doesn't matter -it is just doing the event that counts.  And most of you know that 2:30 is a slow pace (11:28/mile).  But having a goal for this race I believe has pushed me in my training?  I have run many half marathons in the past and my time has gone up every one since the start:

• April 29, 2006 - Derby Festival - 2:28:25
• August 10, 2008 - The Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon - 2:41:16
• October 12, 2008 - Bank of America Chicago Marathon - MARATHON - Time at Half:  2:44:08
• January 18, 2009 - Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona - 2:49:34
• August 1, 2010 - Rock 'n' Roll Chicago - 2:46:29 (ok - this one went down by 3 mins)

So the REASON I have a time goal is because it reflects my journey.  Since 2006 my heath has decreased and my weight has increased.  By making 2:30 a goal I'm making my health a goal.  And if I don't meet 2:30 I will not let it get me down.

Because I have come so far....  But I really do hope I beat that number!