#16: Run A Half-Marathon In 40˙F.
IF AND BEFORE you run a half, just remember: It’s NOT for the faint of heart. Everything –– the weather, the course, the prep, the sustenance, the running buddy, the end goal –– makes a difference between ending happy and ending miserable. This was my 1st half-marathon. Ever. Luckily for me, the course was a pretty, flat 13.2 miles through downtown, scenic, park-centric Richmond, VA. Unlucky for me, it was a 40˙ morning that felt like 20˙. My exposed hands were freezing and…