No longer a half marathon virgin (pics!)
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Great job! :flowerforyou: (love the outfit!)
Can I ask you how you got into running? I have always felt like it was just so uncomfortable, but I really would consider it if that horrible feeling (like a turtle going through peanut butter) would eventually go away.
hmm. that's a good question. i've had a few spurts of really being into running (albeit never being fast) but i'd say that most recently, i started (again!) with the C25K program....i made it a goal this year to run at least one organized race a month, so i always had something to train for. i never beat up my body if it was telling me to slow down or walk...i walked a fair amount this past saturday (roughly 3-4 miles worth) and jogged roughly 8-9 miles. i think the point, really, is to just keep going. start small....and find races you enjoy. i prefer mud runs/obstacle courses--road races, for me, are a lot more boring. but i still do them--anything to keep me moving!0 -
*double post* dont know how to delete lol0
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Congrats! But you didn't need to run a half marathon to be apart of the runners club, you just have to run. Once again though, congrats, completing 13.1 miles is a real pain in the ______!0
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Awesome job!! A good friend and I ran our first half marathon this summer. She had food poisoning the day of, but ran it anyways. It took her 3hours 30min, much of that spent hiding in the port-a-potties along the route, haha, but the point is....we both DID it and thats what matters!0
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Great job! :flowerforyou: (love the outfit!)
Can I ask you how you got into running? I have always felt like it was just so uncomfortable, but I really would consider it if that horrible feeling (like a turtle going through peanut butter) would eventually go away.
Small steps - Start off with walking then pick up the speed on that before long you may think to yourself I can add a little jog in here. move onto small running targets, I always do any of my runs tree to tree or lamp post to lamp post, there's not a lot of pressure doing it that way. I did 7k couple weeks back using the tree to tree method. Aim to run to the tree/object and when you get there challenge yourself to make it to the next one if you can't then keep at it by walking to the next tree/object then pick up the running again when you feel better. I downloaded a couch to 10k app and as much as i didn't really use it much, it gave me a good idea what I should be doing.
Give it a try and most of all enjoy it wink0 -
Congrats and I LOVE the costume!
I might be tempted to do a half if we had costumed halfs around here. Because I'll do just about anything if I can wear a costume doing it. :laugh: (Says the woman who's going to dress like a pirate this week for donuts, followed by dressing like a zombie the next day.)0 -
Congrats and I LOVE the costume!
I might be tempted to do a half if we had costumed halfs around here. Because I'll do just about anything if I can wear a costume doing it. :laugh: (Says the woman who's going to dress like a pirate this week for donuts, followed by dressing like a zombie the next day.)
lorina--mostly everyone was wearing pink...lots of tutus (which i love and approve of) and a handful of other superheros scattered about, but this wasn't technically a costumed run. just a "divas" run. i did it anyway! haha
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You are a rockstar
So proud and happy to have you on my FL :drinker: 
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That is my girl Completely inspiring and motivating!! 0
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Great job! :flowerforyou: (love the outfit!)
Can I ask you how you got into running? I have always felt like it was just so uncomfortable, but I really would consider it if that horrible feeling (like a turtle going through peanut butter) would eventually go away.
hmm. that's a good question. i've had a few spurts of really being into running (albeit never being fast) but i'd say that most recently, i started (again!) with the C25K program....i made it a goal this year to run at least one organized race a month, so i always had something to train for. i never beat up my body if it was telling me to slow down or walk...i walked a fair amount this past saturday (roughly 3-4 miles worth) and jogged roughly 8-9 miles. i think the point, really, is to just keep going. start small....and find races you enjoy. i prefer mud runs/obstacle courses--road races, for me, are a lot more boring. but i still do them--anything to keep me moving!
Thank you! I have several friends on here who use that C25K, perhaps I need to look into it. Incredible goal, BTW! Wow, my exercise goals were not so ambitious this year, lol0 -
Great job! :flowerforyou: (love the outfit!)
Can I ask you how you got into running? I have always felt like it was just so uncomfortable, but I really would consider it if that horrible feeling (like a turtle going through peanut butter) would eventually go away.
Small steps - Start off with walking then pick up the speed on that before long you may think to yourself I can add a little jog in here. move onto small running targets, I always do any of my runs tree to tree or lamp post to lamp post, there's not a lot of pressure doing it that way. I did 7k couple weeks back using the tree to tree method. Aim to run to the tree/object and when you get there challenge yourself to make it to the next one if you can't then keep at it by walking to the next tree/object then pick up the running again when you feel better. I downloaded a couch to 10k app and as much as i didn't really use it much, it gave me a good idea what I should be doing.
Give it a try and most of all enjoy it wink
Thank you so much! That is great advice (the tree/object thing) :flowerforyou:0 -
Huge congrats on your 1st Half 0
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Believe it or not, a huge motivating factor for me to do my first half was so that I could put a 13.1 sticker on my car!!
Congrats! :drinker:0 -
I love you so much. I believe you when you say I can do it too! Im running very slowly up to 40 mins now. I dont know when I will have the stamina to go 13 miles but I wont give up till I get there. Thank you for PROVING its possible xoxox 0
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WOO HOO!!!!!0
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I love your outfit! You look great in it. Congrats!!0
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Congratulations!! :flowerforyou:0
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You are the awesomest!!! You're unstoppable. 0
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Congrats!! I have my first half coming up at the end of November. As someone who took up running in January, I love reading stories like this.0
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Great work - you are Awesome!!!0
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love the cape!! my first Half is in 3 weeks...i can't wait!!0
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You are awesome! And totally inspirational! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the outfit!0
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Congrats! This is a BIG accomplishment. You should be so proud of yourself!
Where was this? My best friend ran in her first half marathon on Saturday in Leesburg, VA,
She has inspired me and so have you.0 -
Congrats, Laura! That 13.1 bumper sticker was well-earned. I'm also a turtle runner ... Zombie 5k at national harbor in October, perhaps?0
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Great inspiration!! Way to go out there and get it done!!! Have you signed up for the next one????0
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Fantastic!!! you are inspiration!!0
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I too am a turtle-like runner. You have inspired me and as of last night I have 3 halfs on my radar for early next year. I'm going to sign up for one!0
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