First Half-Marathon Completed! Considering One? DO IT!
agataarchangel
Posts: 292 Member
Yahoo! I just completed my first half-marathon yesterday, with a time of 1hr 42mins 19sec. FEELING GREAT!
For all of you considering doing one, or those who are hesitating for whatever reason, DO IT. The feeling you get at the finish is amazing, and the support you get along the way from families, friends, and spectators is overwhelming. If you need motivation for weight loss, to achieve your goals, to get over a 'speed-bump' in your training or exercise routine, regime, or just for the sheer feeling of this.....DO IT.
I'm fairly new to 'competitive' running and races, but I've caught the bug. We all come to MFP for a reason, and that is to achieve certain goals, be they weight (number on a scale) or fitness (strength and health). In my opinion, after having done this yesterday, it is a great way to see that your training and healthy eating is paying off, and the best possible motivator to keep on truckin.
Of course, start off with a 5k and work your way up, but doing something organized like this is DEFINITELY a great way to lift your spirits, re-set your goals, meet others with similar ones, and see how your hard work and dedication to this site/lifestyle is paying off.
Next year......marathon? :-D
For all of you considering doing one, or those who are hesitating for whatever reason, DO IT. The feeling you get at the finish is amazing, and the support you get along the way from families, friends, and spectators is overwhelming. If you need motivation for weight loss, to achieve your goals, to get over a 'speed-bump' in your training or exercise routine, regime, or just for the sheer feeling of this.....DO IT.
I'm fairly new to 'competitive' running and races, but I've caught the bug. We all come to MFP for a reason, and that is to achieve certain goals, be they weight (number on a scale) or fitness (strength and health). In my opinion, after having done this yesterday, it is a great way to see that your training and healthy eating is paying off, and the best possible motivator to keep on truckin.
Of course, start off with a 5k and work your way up, but doing something organized like this is DEFINITELY a great way to lift your spirits, re-set your goals, meet others with similar ones, and see how your hard work and dedication to this site/lifestyle is paying off.
Next year......marathon? :-D
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Awesome! That's amazing! I just signed up to do my first 1/2 in April of next year. I'm a little nervous, but i'm ready for it to get here.
What kind of training did you do?0 -
Wow! I was pleased with my 01:55:27 finish for my first. Doing my second one on Saturday. Hoping for 01:45:00. . . Your time is FANTASTIC!!!!0
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I'm so excited! My first half is on November 11 and I can't wait! My goal time is 1:45, but I'll be happy with anything under 2 hours.0
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Awesome! That's amazing! I just signed up to do my first 1/2 in April of next year. I'm a little nervous, but i'm ready for it to get here.
What kind of training did you do?
Well, I didn't follow any particular training program, per se, but I run every day- normally about 3-4.5 miles, in addition to the elliptical (about 40mins). I do a little strength training on no cardio days, and then when it's warm enough out, a 10k on weekends...not time-based though.
So basically, my "training" was just about general conditioning, and finding that pace/breathing that works for you...once you find that, you can go on and on and on...... I'd say, focus on breathing and conditioning, and the odd longer run.0 -
well done......my son done his too....0
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April and November are GREAT months for that...not too hot, so you won't have to deal with the heat/humidity during your runs.
Mine started off at 8 degrees, I think, so I started with a running tank and a little cotton sweater....and then 10mins in the body finally warmed up and I actually threw my sweater away. Lol. I have yet to find it post-race ;-). WAY better than the heat though!0 -
WOW...yall give me hope, I have been running for 8 weeks...did my first 5K in 32 min about 2 weeks ago..Im up to 7 miles in 1:17 minutes..LONG way to go but I figure hey...I'm faster than all the people sitting on the couch....Running my first 10K in March...
GOOD LUCK...YOU WILL DO GREAT!!!!!!!!0 -
Good job! That is an incredible finishing time!!!!
So I remember your discussion last week and the question you asked...was everything ok with that? :-) I guess nothing that happened could have been too bad if you are already talking about a full marathon!0 -
WOW...yall give me hope, I have been running for 8 weeks...did my first 5K in 32 min about 2 weeks ago..Im up to 7 miles in 1:17 minutes..LONG way to go but I figure hey...I'm faster than all the people sitting on the couch....Running my first 10K in March...
GOOD LUCK...YOU WILL DO GREAT!!!!!!!!
32 mins is great for a first 5k!! And if you've only been running for 8 weeks!? Great job, girl!
Best of luck on your first 10k- with that kind of training and your current time, you'll do just fine! And you're totally right; whatever time you finish with, you WILL finish, and you are way ahead of those on their couches at home or watching the event on tv. Hehe.0 -
Haha...nope! No "Issues"! I Was pleasantly surprised, amazed, and HAPPY about that. I did the Pepto trick the morning-of, and all was peachy during the run.
I took the relaxed approach, and thought of it as another Sunday run, and told myself if I had to stop I would....but looked around, saw that somehow everyone else was holding it, I could hold it, and then just focused on running and breathing, and my music and all was good....thankfully ;-)0 -
Congratulations on a great time at the Army Run. I've yet to get below 2hrs myself (best so far 2:14). I did the 5K yesterday as I'm planning on doing the Fall Colours duathlon in a couple of weeks.0
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Awesome time! Congrats!
Did my first half yesterday too....2:14..so feeling pretty awesome too.0 -
Just wanted to say congrats. That is an incredible time girl!0
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Nice job! That is an excellent time, you will only get faster and faster as you race more.0
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I just ran my 1st 1/2 2 weeks ago too! The feeling is amazing. Congrats on your time....AWESOME!!!!:flowerforyou:0
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Wow! Super Impressive time! I am doing my first half in November and so far, my long run is 9 miles. I did that yesterday in 1:23. I felt great and have so much excitement for the race!
Well done! Keep it up 0 -
Good job on a great half! was it the Army Run half by any chance? I notice from your profile pic looks like one of their bibs. I did the 5K; had been training for a 10K but tripped, fell on my knee scored 4 different injuries some related to my tibial plateau and had to take 3 months off SO...Going to run the Resolution Run 5 and then either do Race Weekend 10K or Redemption 11K.
Yesterday's 5 was my fifth in about ayear, my fastest time was a 34:040 -
Ran my first this weekend too -- I was very pleased with my time but you are a rocket. Go you!!!0
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Smoken fast time! My second half is in Jan. I'm hoping to get it under 2:00. Last time I did it,it was in 2:46. I'm in better shape now and 21 pounds lighter. :drinker: :drinker:0
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Smoken fast time! My second half is in Jan. I'm hoping to get it under 2:00. Last time I did it,it was in 2:46. I'm in better shape now and 21 pounds lighter. :drinker: :drinker:
Whoo! You'll be flying! Hehe. January, too huh? That'll be a nippy one! :-). Best of luck :-)0 -
Ran my first this weekend too -- I was very pleased with my time but you are a rocket. Go you!!!
Awesome! Congrats to you too, then! Wasn't it an awesome feeling, at the finish-line? :happy:0 -
Congratulations that is awesome!
I was supposed to run my 1st 1/2 ON Oct 14th, but I think I'm gonna have to sign up for the 5k an wait. I've been training since July (only started running in March of this year) but I had a huge set back the weekend I did a 15k. I was super dehydrated an barely finished the race let alone run the whole thing. Since then my weekly mileage has been down. My best mileage w/o atopping is 9 miles. Hopefully I can find a different one before the end of the year. The one in 2 weeks is a HUGE deal around here.0 -
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Awesome! Congrats to you too, then! Wasn't it an awesome feeling, at the finish-line? :happy:
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yes -- especially because my last mile I was starting to lag. up to 12 it was great but that last 1.1 took all I had to hit my goal of sub 2 hours (by about 45 seconds, but I'll take it!) There's one here in October about 45 minutes away that's flat as a pancake. It sells out in about 2 hours. I am going to try to get in it next year. Downtown Nashville is really pretty but it's hilly!0
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