Mezza Maritona!

In the list of crazy things I said I'd never do but did... I ran a half marathon on Sunday! Bologna was having theirs, which started and ended at my favorite park and ran all around this old walled city. Lauren, a friend from pre-term, and I decided to just show up and give it our best shot. We couldn't register (the website kept timing out and there was no in-person registration) but just lined up with everyone and ran our hearts out.
While we ran, we rather enjoyed giggling at the men wearing necklaces to add even more sparkle and shine to their chest hair than the sweat did. Also, men's shorts are a bit short on the runners here. We also found a man with a mullett that looked like the horrible love child of A.C. Slater and Will Ferrill. Shudders
We took tiny walk breaks every 4 kilometers, which made it very bearable. I could not believe, having never run further than 10K, I was able to run the full 21.5 without much difficulty and didn't even feel terribly stiff or sore afterwards or today. We did not have timing chips since we could't register, but our time was about 2 hours and 5 minutes. I wish I had a picture, but I did get a pendant which I will cherish forever. Here is the website, if you are interested: http://www.runtuneup.it/

The day's fun didn't end there, but I believe I will have to wait for another day. Hope all is well in the U.S.