Thirteen Miles of Random Thoughts
Running 13 miles gives you a lot of time to think. From pizza regret to ocean awe, lets break down every mile of the Monterey Bay Half Marathon with honest humor and real-time thoughts.
Sunday I ran — or maybe survived — the Monterey Bay Half Marathon. You’d think after doing a few of these they’d all feel the same, but they don’t. Every race has its own personality. The crowd, the energy, even the smell of the ocean air made this one feel fresh and wide open.
I promised to share every random thought that crossed my mind while running, and I meant it. No pacing tips. No nutrition hacks. Just the unfiltered chaos that happens inside a runner’s brain for 13 miles.
Also, please appreciate the danger I put myself in to type notes mid-race. I almost fell twice. Falling as a tall person gives you plenty of time to realize how bad it’s about to hurt.
If you’ve ever talked yourself through the last hour of work or the final mile of a run, you’ll get this one.
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You’ll find:
- Pizza regret at Mile 3
- Existential thoughts about the ocean
- A rant about salad culture
- A reminder to be grateful for your people
- And one tall dad almost eating pavement, twice
If you’ve ever run, overthought, or laughed at yourself mid-struggle, this one’s for you.
This story was adapted using AI from Thirteen Miles of Random Thoughts. Read the full story there.
Originally published at https://savepointdad.com on November 11, 2025.
