NSV: ran my very first half marathon

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squirrell79
squirrell79 Posts: 154 Member
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I finished my first half marathon this past Sunday in Olympia, WA. It was lots of fun. The weather was perfect--low to mid 50s the whole time. The course had some hills (ugh) but also some beautiful views of the water. At one point, there was even a family sitting at the curb playing guitar and singing "Eye of the Tiger" to us (yes, that's Olympia!).

My publicly stated goal was to finish. My secret goal was to do it in 2:30. I almost made it--chip time was 2:34:06. The last few miles were hilly, and I do know that at that point, it was my mind that was giving out on me, not my legs. I took a few 30 second walk breaks; looking back, I know I could've toughed it out, but I was so tired that I didn't.

Overall, it was a great experience, and I'm looking forward to the next one.

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  • Alison12121
    Alison12121 Posts: 198 Member
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    That's amazing! You did it! Congratulations! :smile: :flowerforyou:
  • closenre
    closenre Posts: 225 Member
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    Congrats!! I run halves and fulls and there is no better experience then crossing the finish line.. again, congrats!!
  • Amy_Andrews
    Amy_Andrews Posts: 106
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    Way to go! You did an excellent job --- I hate hills too!
    I'm hoping to run a half sometime in the next year.
  • JoanB5
    JoanB5 Posts: 610 Member
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    I am so amazed. I still can't get beyond the 3 mile mark. My body just doesn't let me. I don't know how you do it!
  • brenstar05
    brenstar05 Posts: 70 Member
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    Congratulations!!! Such a great feeling to cross that finish line and know you worked hard and accomplished a goal. You will definitely shave off those pesky 4 minutes in your next one. :wink:

    Great job!! Congrats again!!:happy:
  • squirrell79
    squirrell79 Posts: 154 Member
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    Thanks, guys! :-)

    And Joan, I couldn't imagine running 6, let alone 13, miles 6 months ago. You'll reach your goal, whatever it is, bit by bit. Slow and steady wins the race!

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