NSV: My first half marathon! Pics Included
omma_to_3
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Yesterday I ran my first half marathon! I had a long post all written and when I went to post it, I lost my wifi connection so POOF it was gone. So I'm going to be lazy and give you the short version. I've been on MFP nearly 2 years. I started running 1 year ago with C25K. I am slow, but I was able to fairly easily finish my first half on 4/13/13. My time was over 8 minutes faster than I planned too! I finished in 2 hours, 51 minutes, 44 seconds. No speed records (except my own!) being broken here.
My plan now is to start working on speed over shorter distances. I probably won't do another half for a while - the training takes up too much time. I'll go back to alternating running, biking, and walking. I am also doing strength training twice a week. We are hoping to put a pool in this spring, so I may add some swimming to it as well! I have less than 20 lbs to go to my ultimate goal. I was hoping to be there by the end of the summer but it's been going really slowly this year. If it takes longer, oh well! I'll get there eventually.
Here are pictures. A before, a picture from my first 5K race in May 2012, and a picture from my first half marathon in April 2013.
My plan now is to start working on speed over shorter distances. I probably won't do another half for a while - the training takes up too much time. I'll go back to alternating running, biking, and walking. I am also doing strength training twice a week. We are hoping to put a pool in this spring, so I may add some swimming to it as well! I have less than 20 lbs to go to my ultimate goal. I was hoping to be there by the end of the summer but it's been going really slowly this year. If it takes longer, oh well! I'll get there eventually.
Here are pictures. A before, a picture from my first 5K race in May 2012, and a picture from my first half marathon in April 2013.
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Great job!!!!
What an accomplishment!!
1/2 is a big deal!!!
Chook-ha-hey-yo!! (Congrats)0 -
Well done! I don't think that I could run a half marathon.
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Congratulations!!! You look awesome!!!0
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Great job!0
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You look younger!0
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Very nice! You are an inspiration, I have just recently started running and fell in love with it. I hope to do as well as you whenever I get to my first half marathon
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congratulations! I started a C25K in the fall and will be running my first race, a 10 km, in two weeks. I was considering signing up for a half marathon but wasn;t sure-- now I know that I will, you have inspired me!0
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congratulations!!!
a half marathon is a huge achievement!
what a great inspiration you are.0 -
Congrats! You look awesome!0
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You rock !0
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Congratulations!!! Running is fun and awesome! My goal is to work on speed this year too!0
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Congrats.. Savor the personal victory...0
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Congrats on the weight loss and the run!0
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I love it! Kudos to you 0
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Wow... congratulations to you! Be so proud... I started running a year ago also and no way am I ready to do a half marathon, You look great!0
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You look amazing!! Way to go on your first half 0
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Awesome!! Thank you for posting your story! You inspire me!!0
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Great job completing your first half marathon!! You look so strong and confident. What an inspiration you are!!0
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Congrats on a job well done! Our stories are very similar and I'll be doing my first half in 5 weeks, so your story will serve as great motivation for me!0
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Congrats!!!! You look great!0
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Thanks all! And for those with halfs coming up - good luck!! It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. My best advice is no running the week before the race, hydrate well several days ahead, and don't get hung up on your time. Just finish according to your plan!0
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Congrats!! And, also, you look amazing!0
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So proud of you, and so happy for you! You can and will achieve the weight loss. You have a terrific attitude about the process. You are willing to put in the effort, time, and patience. Keep up the good work and God bless!0
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WAY TO GO GIRL!!! So happy for you and your accomplishment! Thanks for sharing and I wish you continued success!!0
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Congrats! I'm so proud of you and happy to have you on my friends list! You did amazing!0
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You are rocking it 0
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FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!:flowerforyou:0
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Good job! What an awesome achievement:-). You look great!0
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Wow, inspiration!! I am also very slow. I'm doing my second 5k next month and have so far topped out at 5 miles for my long run (but that's been a while). Thanks for the nudge... I need to keep working on my distances so I can shoot for a half in the fall! It seems so scary, but SO many people have done it! Do you think you'll go on to a full marathon?0
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Great success story!!! Thanks for sharing. Good luck in your future speed running.0
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