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M_lifts
M_lifts Posts: 2,224 Member
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Oh my goodness, I want to do it all over again! Was a fab day! Really cold, i think it was about -2 celcius and then it started snowing! However, ive trained in the cold and snow so was well layered and prepared.

I started off slow as didnt want to burn out halfway! so for the first 30 minutes kept to an easy 11.5min pace and then after that I picked up the pace and ran at 10.30-10.40 pace for the rest. I hadnt set a time for this one as I just wanted to complete it. It was a flat course so was good but at about 12.7miles a big hill! ouch! So that slowed me down a bit. My chip time was 2:18:22. My watch said 2:17;55 but either way I am happy with 2:18.

I would like to be able to shave off some minutes for the next and make it under 2:15.

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  • ZenInTexas
    ZenInTexas Posts: 781 Member
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    Congratulations!!!
  • schmenge55
    schmenge55 Posts: 745 Member
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    Congrats! Great accomplishment
  • rockstarginaa
    rockstarginaa Posts: 1,529 Member
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    Congrats!
  • TheBrolympus
    TheBrolympus Posts: 586 Member
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    Excellent time for your first half!!!
  • RatherBeInTheShire
    RatherBeInTheShire Posts: 561 Member
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    Thats a fantastic time for your first half! my first was 2:39 and my Fastest has been 2:15! I'm running my 10th half this fall.
  • 007bondage
    007bondage Posts: 631 Member
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    Well done you - Congrats' - Now rest / recover / celebrate well :drinker:
  • MinimalistShoeAddict
    MinimalistShoeAddict Posts: 1,946 Member
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    Congratulations!
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,224 Member
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    thanks everyone! Need to book another one now!
  • SteveTries
    SteveTries Posts: 723 Member
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    It's quite a rush isn't it!

    You'll definately see those times tumble. I've done three:
    2:07
    1:56
    1:49

    I'm sure the gains slow down dramatically after the first year but it's nice to see the improvement.

    Have you located your next one yet?
  • hedkell
    hedkell Posts: 121 Member
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    Well done, great time too!
  • Dark_Roast
    Dark_Roast Posts: 17,689 Member
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    I just finished my first half yesterday, and in about the same time too. Congrats!
  • rockyfunk
    rockyfunk Posts: 8 Member
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    Congrats! I think you will find yourself running more halves in the future. Once bit by the bug it's hard to stop :)
  • marikevr
    marikevr Posts: 389 Member
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    Well done, it is an awesome experience.
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,224 Member
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    I just finished my first half yesterday, and in about the same time too. Congrats!

    awesome! well done! its great isn't it?!
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,224 Member
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    Congrats! I think you will find yourself running more halves in the future. Once bit by the bug it's hard to stop :)

    I know! I've already signed up to 2 so far!

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