La Bella Vita: Finish Line Glory!

I just finished running the half marathon in Athens. It was amazing! I tried to go to bed early last night but woke up every hour after midnight afraid my alarm wasn't going to go off! Josh and I headed over to the Hammarlunds around 5:45 am and Lindsay Ann and I left early to go stretch. It was packed - over 2,000 people which was a little intimidating!
During the race I felt really strong and focused. The conditions were perfect. Not too hot and not too cold. Lindsay Ann and I planned to stay together the whole time, but her knee started bothering her. :( I went ahead and ran by myself.
Josh and Eric caught up with me around mile 10 and took some pictures from the car window. It was so nice to see people I knew!
There was a HUGE hill around mile 13 which I don't think they should include next year. It was KILLER! But, I finished in 2:26.
Afterward, we headed to the Hammarlunds to eat a brunch with Meredith, Colin, Bailey, Alex, Cat, and Will. It felt so good to be so supported!
I feel pretty good now. My legs are pretty sore and my feet are in pain. Josh got me a massage to have sometime this week so I plan to use that very soon. As for today, I don't plan to leave my bed. Athena is already snuggled up next to me. Life is good...