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NSV - I JUST RAN 13.2 MILES!

kingofcrunk
kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
edited January 12 in Success Stories
I just ran a half marathon distance for the first time. I could NEVER have imagined doing this a few months ago. Myfitnesspal is great.

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  • LisaO85
    LisaO85 Posts: 152
    Way to go !!! There's nothing like of feeling of knowing you accomplished something that you never thought possible.
  • emacb123
    emacb123 Posts: 254 Member
    Congrats, but I need more details please!

    When did you start running?what
    motivated you?
  • midnite81
    midnite81 Posts: 162 Member
    Congratulations. Way to go :)
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    Congrats, but I need more details please!

    When did you start running?what
    motivated you?

    I started running in September 2012. I've been training for a half marathon in April 2013 since about October. Today I went out to do a 'long run' and felt good whilst I was doing it so I pushed myself to do the full distance. Just to prove to myself that I can do it. I've been feeling very negative about the race up until now (thinking I won't be able to finish etc) and now I've proved to myself that I can do it and I am fit enough. I'm pleased.
  • LeonnieH
    LeonnieH Posts: 209 Member
    Well done!! You're going to rock that half marathon in April :)
  • harribeau2012
    harribeau2012 Posts: 644 Member
    That's fantastic- well done you!!
  • es2189
    es2189 Posts: 142 Member
    Wow, that is seriously amazing. I started running in June of last year, and have only gotten as far as a 10k. That is a HUGE victory. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
  • Congratulations!!!!
  • emacb123
    emacb123 Posts: 254 Member
    Well that is just fabulous! Way to go!!
  • janeite1990
    janeite1990 Posts: 671 Member
    This is waaaay cool!
  • simplyxaddicted
    simplyxaddicted Posts: 292 Member
    Amazing !!!
  • justal313
    justal313 Posts: 1,375 Member
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    I'm running the BAA 1/2 marathon later this year. Hopefully.. My longest to date is a 10k
  • waskier
    waskier Posts: 254 Member
    That is NOT a NSV. It is a frickin' accomplishment! Congratulations on reaching a major milestone!
  • That is NOT a NSV. It is a frickin' accomplishment! Congratulations on reaching a major milestone!


    ^^This
  • baldielove13
    baldielove13 Posts: 219 Member
    That's way too cool. I know you must be thrilled. Great job on your victory!
  • _chiaroscuro
    _chiaroscuro Posts: 1,340 Member
    Congrats, but I need more details please!

    When did you start running?what
    motivated you?

    I started running in September 2012. I've been training for a half marathon in April 2013 since about October. Today I went out to do a 'long run' and felt good whilst I was doing it so I pushed myself to do the full distance. Just to prove to myself that I can do it. I've been feeling very negative about the race up until now (thinking I won't be able to finish etc) and now I've proved to myself that I can do it and I am fit enough. I'm pleased.

    Smashing that psychological barrier is pretty incredible isn't it?
    ETA: Good job!!! Should have said that first derrr. :)
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    Grats...I am so jealous! lol
  • FootsoreRambler
    FootsoreRambler Posts: 80 Member
    Hells to the YEAH, that's awesome!
  • dragonfly_em
    dragonfly_em Posts: 122 Member
    amazing! in such a short time too. you are inspiring me to stick with it
  • csheltra26
    csheltra26 Posts: 272 Member
    Great job!! well done- and keep it up!
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