The document summarizes the author's experience running their first half marathon. It was raining during parts of the race. The author saw family members along the route which motivated them to keep going despite sore legs. They finished in 2 hours and 34 minutes, faster than expected, and 53rd in their women's age group. The post-race food and massages were appreciated. The author is now aiming to run a full marathon and may train with a friend.

1. Sunday - December 4, 2011 – 8:00 am My 1 st Half Marathon

2. Fred Hartman Bridge Stopped by to view the bridge I was going to run this weekend

3. Fred Hartman Bridge

4. Fred Hartman Bridge

5. Fred Hartman Bridge

6. Race Day – 7:45 am Just found out it was going to rain……

7. 3 Miles

8. 5 Miles It drizzled the first 4 miles we ran

9. 6 Miles – right before crossing Fred Hartman Bridge

10. Baytown Bridge Water Events

11. 7 ½ Miles Fred Hartman bridge we crossed in the background

12. 8 Miles

13. 8 Miles

14. 9 Miles Heading back over bridge for the 2 nd time

15. 10 Miles It started to rain after 12 th miles…saw my family and pressed on even though my legs were getting sore….saw the finish line and started to speed up

16. Life savers They had a bunch of these throughout the race

17. My number Efrain thought it would take me 3 hours to finish …..I finished in 2 hours and 34 minutes….no pictures were taken I was completely teary eyed though and starving

18. 53 rd placed in overall women’s age group! They had pizza, sausage, rice and beans, water, fruit, beer and free massages!

19. Stopped for a quick picture

20. Finish Line!

21. Picture of Gumby and me!

23. My medal I earned by running in the rain Next goal….full marathon and Efrain may join me!