NSV - ran my first half marathon!

sarafil

In the beginning of January, I decided that I wanted to run. I had never run previously, and was never very athletic, so as a consequence I could only run about half a mile. A very slow half a mile. But I stuck with it, even though I hated it in the beginning. But as an MFP friend had told me, there wasn't really any "secret" to running...it was all about dedication, determination, and patience. So I stuck with it. And as the weeks went by I discovered I hated it a little less. And then all of a sudden I started looking forward to my runs. And then I felt like I NEEDED my runs. And that led me to where I found myself this past Saturday...at the starting line of my first half marathon. I truly now believe that we all have the ability to achieve what we set our minds to do; the fact that I ran 13.1 miles is certainly proof of that!

barefoot76

You did it!!! You are a ROCK STAR!!!! WOOT!!!!!

MndaLynn

Woo Hoo for you!! Congrats on your success! I did two miles tonight without stopping. I couldn't run 1/4 of a mile without wanting to die before. You are such an inspiration...and your stories always motivate me! I'm still looking to do my first 5K. If you can do 13 miles...I can do 3!

zoukeira

Congratulations!! I am training for my first half - love knowing that even a non-runner can become a runner with a little determination.

mtbke5

You did awesome and I'm so happy for you. With all that you went through and the injury you rocked it and should be extremely proud of yourself!

skinnynerd

Congrats! You rocked your first marathon!

jtslim42

You ROCK!!!!!!!!:drinker:

Superchikanthem

Congratulations!!! That is amazing! What was your time?

luvmypwds

Yay you!! Congrats!