u/shrinkingveggies

Coming into this training block, my fastest official time was 2:22:XX in a half marathon. Apparently, 4:45 is the average time for a marathon-completing woman (if this is untrue please never ever tell me).

My wave had a pacer pair for 4:45. I found them at the start, attached myself by an imaginary 2 metre rope, and told myself I could detach if my heart rate went over 155. 25.9 miles later I detached, hit the speed pedal, and came in at 4:44.

Feel like death, feel amazing. So proud of myself, so happy to return to half marathons.