Running a half marathon in the middle of marathon training is one of those things runners talk about doing but rarely manage to pull off. This cycle, I finally did it. Casey and I headed south to Monmouth County Park for the E. Murray Todd Half Marathon — a low‑key, open course that’s easy to get in and out of, which is exactly what you want during peak training.
The morning started dark and foggy, but by the time we lined up, the air was warm with just a light mist. Honestly, prettyp ideal for March. I went in with zero expectations after barely running the week before. My only goal was not to push too hard. Somehow that turned into a huge half marathon PR for this slower runner. I’m still a little stunned.
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