I DID IT!!.....

reggie2run
reggie2run Posts: 477 Member
in Success Stories
I ran my practice half marathon run this AM.
And I did it in 2 hours and 23 mins!!! YEAH for me!!!!! I did it!!! I feel so empowered. :smile:

I wanted to be under 2 and a half hours and I was, but it was less about the time and more about seeing if I could run and finish 13.1 miles. I started running at 6:10AM and the only times I stopped were for red light (unfortunately no police holding back traffic this morning. :smile: ) . And I felt great, energized; felt like I could have kept running even after I finished. Yeah carbs!!

I was nervous doing this practice run as the race starts in a neighbouring city which I am not at all familiar with. But I am really glad I did it as now I have a feel for the race course, I know what's involved and most importantly, i know now what I am capable of....I now know that I am capable of running 13.1 miles and crossing the finish line. If you had told me 6 months ago that I'd be running a half marathon in Sept, I never would have believed you.

But thanks to all my supportive and encouraging MFP friends, who believed in me...believed that I could do it....you gave me the courage to try; I probably wouldn't have tried without your support. I owe you guys a world of thanks because now I know I can accomplish anything. Yeah!!

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  • natalie412
    natalie412 Posts: 1,039 Member
    Awesome!! I thought of you while I was running my 12 this morning - in fact that is partially what pushed me to make it 12 instead of 11. Think I'll run my race route either next Saturday or the next one.
  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    GO YOU!!!

    It's amazing how much of your first HM is just believing you can cover the distance. You've given yourself a great mental boost for your race!

    Great job today. I'm so happy for you!
  • laurenw1992
    laurenw1992 Posts: 62
    Wow congratulations! I hope one day i can run a half marathon, you guys have inspired me to do it!
  • DG_Allen
    DG_Allen Posts: 219 Member
    I'm so happy for you! Great job and you finished strong like I knew you would! I've been thinking about you all morning waiting to see the results!

    My half marathon plan only goes to 12 miles, but I'm going to do the full 13 like you.
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Never any doubt! You rocked it!
  • girish_ph
    girish_ph Posts: 148 Member
    Amazing! Just amazing! You ARE an inspiration.
  • veggiegirl115
    veggiegirl115 Posts: 46
    Wowzers that's amazing!! Good for you! I just ran my first 3 miles non-stop and THAT felt amazing, so you must be elated! :drinker:
  • TexasRattlesnake
    TexasRattlesnake Posts: 375 Member
    We knew you'd do it, no doubt... outstanding job!!!
  • fitfunk
    fitfunk Posts: 119 Member
    YAAAAY!! That is so amazing. You crushed that Half! So happy for you. Now you can go into the race with full confidence - well done! And with the milestone run behind you, you can bask in the glory of your accomplishment for the rest of the weekend!
  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
    You are going to kick butt in the actual half! You beat my time of my first half by at least 5-6 minutes or so! Way to go!! I am hoping to come in under 2:28
  • alycat06
    alycat06 Posts: 75
    That's incredible!! Hope your race goes well! :)
  • chocobo93
    chocobo93 Posts: 120 Member
    Wow!! Awesome job! People like you make be believe that I really can accomplish my goal.
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,628 Member
    great job ....... thanks for sharing ...... best of luck in the real thing !

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