NSV - My first half marathon!

agthorn

In January 2009, I got the Nike+ app and sensor, and ran 1.55 miles. It took me almost 22 minutes, which is slower than a 14:00 mile.

Today I ran the Frederick Half Marathon and achieved all three goals for myself. 1) I did not die. 2) I ran the entire race. 3) I finished in 2:18:40, which is about a 10:37 mile pace and over a minute faster than the 2:20:00 goal I had set for myself!

And oh yes, I totally bought a decal for my car.

lucyhoneychurch

Whoooo hooooo!!!!! Congrats, girl! Your determination is inspirational! So happy for you! :drinker:

M_lifts

so proud of you! well done

agthorn

Thanks gals :happy:

elissascotland

Great job!!!

Woolooloo

As someone who ran my first half less than a month ago - I know how good it feels! Way to go, especially beating your goal!

AmyEm3

Congratulations! I can't wait to get my decal LOL!

abberbabber

A friend of mine from high school just ran that same one today and it was her first, too! Congrats! I'd so be getting that decal, too LOL!

LilRedRooster

Yay!! Congrats!! There's nothing quite like your first long-distance race. I love half marathons.

Sox90716

Outstanding job! Congratulations!

pittsblue99

Congratulations! I finished my first half in April and that was the best feeling in the world Way to go:happy:

_kimberly

Congratulations!! You are 13.1 Miles Stronger!!

jillybeanruns

Congrats! It's an awesome feeling!

And YES, Sweet Briar :-D Class of 2006 here!

And then I saw your face and then realized I knew you - hi Courtney :-D

Kap10

Brilliant well done - specially pleased you achieved goal one ;-)

Bit worried that in the pic, you are doing a Paula Radcliffe impersonation!! ;-)

agthorn

Congrats! It's an awesome feeling!

And YES, Sweet Briar :-D Class of 2006 here!

And then I saw your face and then realized I knew you - hi Courtney :-D

Omg hi!!!

agthorn

Thanks everyone! And Kap10 - My first goal in any new endeavor is always "Don't die" :laugh:

oceanity

You totally rocked it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And your outfit was a perfect look.......congrats again!!!!!

chattychick

I ran my first half marathon a week ago! It's such a great feeling of accomplishment! Welcome to the club! (And I got the decal too!)

Creativeballance

I'm wanting to do this too! What kind of special training did you do to get ready for it?

fithannafit

Ran my first half this morning! Finished in 2:23 so you beat me! Amazing job

arctiknitter

Congratulations! What an accomplishment!

AlessisMore

What a terrific accomplishment. And totally awesome time. Congrats!!!!!

BTW, when I first read your post I thought you bought the car for finishing the race...wondered what you'd reward urself with for a full marathon :-D

drsteph01

Way to go! I just finished my first half marathon a couple weeks ago. Such an amazing feeling crossing that finish line. Great time!!

sbarnes1963

Awesome!

stylistchik

That's awesome!! I think I ran a half marathon just so I could sport the car decal :laugh:

agthorn

I'm wanting to do this too! What kind of special training did you do to get ready for it?

I used Hal Higdon's training plans to complete both a 15K in December, and the race today http://www.halhigdon.com/training/

EricNCSU

You didn't buy the decal, you EARNED it...

Incredible job for your first Half and I am so jealous of your time.. mine was a much slower 3:11, but my only goal was to finish.

CONGRATS!

edit to add: I also used the Higdens trainer for my Half and LOVED IT.

brookepenni

Congrats!!!! Isn't it amazing, and the feeling is incredible!!

I ran my first 3 weeks ago, didn't get a decal (haven't seen them here in Australia tbh) but did get a tattoo (in my profile pic photos!)

dorseykm

Congratulations and that's a fantastic time!

FatUncleRob

That's an excellent NSV!

Well done! :drinker:

agthorn

Thanks everyone! Wanted to add that I got the race e-mail this morning with my 8 and 10 mile split times and overall position at the splits, and I passed 375 people between mile 8 and the finish line :bigsmile: