Quarter Marathon

Thursday: 12 oz formula, 3 oz of juice/milk from sippy
Friday: 14.5 oz formula, 4 oz of juice/milk from sippy (good day!)

I just got back from walking half of a half marathon, aka a quarter marathon, aka 6.55 miles. Yes, I walked precisely 6.55 miles. I took the GPS. I averaged 3.3 mph (18 minute mile) for all 6.55 miles. I had started out wanting to do the whole half marathon, but it was approaching midnight, I had to pee, I was thirsty, and my legs were starting to feel it.

All in all, I was happy to have maintained my pace. It's been quite a while since I walked that long. I'm fairly acclimated to walking 2-3 miles at a time. 6.55 miles is far more than I'm used to doing.

I must admit that I'm not quite sure why people walk half marathons. I do understand the health value of being able to maintain your endurance for that long. Really, though, what's the point? To prove you can walk 13.1 miles? I survived 6.55 quite well; I'm sure I could do the whole half marathon. When you walk, it's not like you go super fast. I guess people go to say they did it and try to beat their best time.

Eh, but I really don't see the value in it. I can walk the half marathon. I know I can. If I already know this, then why participate? To prove it to whom exactly? I already proved it to myself, and I don't need to prove it to anyone else.

Better get to bed. Night night.