My biggest NSV to date: a half-marathon

farfromperfectdottv

When I started becoming healthier last March I set lots of BIG goals, one of which was to run a half-marathon. I accomplished this on Sunday when I ran my first half-marathon at the Cowtown event in Fort Worth, TX. My goal was to run the entire time, and I couldn't be happier to say I did! I finished in 2:37, maintaining a 12 minute mile the entire 13.1 miles. I was shooting for a 2:30, but I won't complain! The run was a culmination of nearly a year's worth of hard work and dedication, but it's definitely not the last stop on my journey. Up next? A full marathon, and then ultras!


This is the back of the shirt I had made for the half marathon I ran Sunday and the two I'll be running in March. It says, "From 461 pounds to 13.1 miles in 12 months. www.farfromperfect.tv"


This is a post-race pic of my sister-in-law and myself.

natalie412

Awesome!! You are an inspiration. That is the time I got for my first half last fall. Should beat it by a lot this spring. I am sure just seeing your tshirt is a boost for every runner in that race!

LisaO85

Great story. Keep up the good work, so have definitely earned it.

Kfarrell6

U r awesome! I freakin love your shirt! I bet other peple at the race got a kick out of it too!

hedkell

Wow, fantastic accomplishment! Well done!!

farfromperfectdottv

Thanks for the kind words guys! MFP has been a HUGE part of my lifestyle change!

amann_84

Congrats man that's awesome! I completed my first half marathon last year after losing 180 pounds so I know how awesome that feels to complete something like that!

misifer

Wow! That is amazing! Congratulations, you should be SO proud!

fitmama2e

That's inspiring, good for you!

sheyennelilly

Wow! That is so flipping amazing!! I am running my first half in 3 weeks (here in TX also), but I've run for a long time - but still, it's hard. I can't believe the huge amount of progress and accomplishments you've made in such a short time. I am in awe!!

hollydetra

When I started becoming healthier last March I set lots of BIG goals, one of which was to run a half-marathon. I accomplished this on Sunday when I ran my first half-marathon at the Cowtown event in Fort Worth, TX. My goal was to run the entire time, and I couldn't be happier to say I did! I finished in 2:37, maintaining a 12 minute mile the entire 13.1 miles. I was shooting for a 2:30, but I won't complain! The run was a culmination of nearly a year's worth of hard work and dedication, but it's definitely not the last stop on my journey. Up next? A full marathon, and then ultras!


This is the back of the shirt I had made for the half marathon I ran Sunday and the two I'll be running in March. It says, "From 461 pounds to 13.1 miles in 12 months. www.farfromperfect.tv"


This is a post-race pic of my sister-in-law and myself.

You are such an inspiration - way to go. Half marathons are no easy task - I'm so proud of you! Keep up the great work

mom2BandD

Very cool NSV indeed. I am running my first half in May. My timeline is longer than yours but it will be just as rewarding I am sure.

Your new goals are pretty awesome.

osewcute

fantastic!

Daveb1355

That is great!

janey2607

That's fantastic!! Well done.

JoAnn73

Good for you!!! I'm doing my 2nd half March 17th, GA Publix half in the Atl, hoping to hit about the same time and pace. Awesome Job!!!!

deb62pink

Well done and thank you for sharing your story...You are an inspiration, keep up the great work, you look wonderful!!!!

BerryH

What a great achievement, congratulations!

farfromperfectdottv

Which one are you doing? I'm doing the Rock 'n' Roll Half in Dallas, which I think is 3 weeks out.

farfromperfectdottv

Wow! That is so flipping amazing!! I am running my first half in 3 weeks (here in TX also), but I've run for a long time - but still, it's hard. I can't believe the huge amount of progress and accomplishments you've made in such a short time. I am in awe!!

Which one are you doing? I'm doing the Rock 'n' Roll half in Dallas, and I think that one is in 3 weeks.

THuffman1967

Awesome story!! Congrats!! I'm running my first half marathon in May. I'm just getting past the "What the heck was I thinking" portion of my training! :laugh: