Preparing for Mercedes Half Marathon

So what did I do today? I got up early and met a running buddy(John) and we ran 13.2 miles. I'm preparing for the Mercedes Half Marathon on Feb. 15 in Birmingham, AL.
I'm running the half, and a buddy is running the Full.

Did I tell you my goal is to run a Half Marathon in each state? My marathons count as a half in each state, so I've got a decent start.
(Hawaii, Minnesota, Illinois, South Carolina, North Carolina, DC, Florida, Georgia, Maryland)