This non-runner just ran a MARATHON!
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i'm also doing disney priness in February! it will be my first one and i'm just now starting to train (and haven't ran in 2 years!0
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Awesome accomplishment! Congratulations! And you rocked it to boot!0
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What an amazing achievement, well done!0
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sweetpea03b wrote: »Awesome! Congrats! Honestly it makes me kind of sad that you say you don't like running etc. I love it - I don't really see why anyone would spend so much time doing something they don't enjoy... but good for you. I too am training for my first full Marathon and am shooting for a sub-5:00 finish so definitely be proud of that time - that's incredible. My only advice to you is.... there are so many awesome activities out there, I hope you can find something you truly love to do... because that is when it becomes magical.
Appreciate the advice, but don't worry, running isn't all I do at all! I love lifting and I do that four days a week now. I also like classes at the gym and I do those when I can. But to me it's worth it to focus on running sometimes, even if I don't usually love it, because I DO love the feeling of accomplishment after finishing a race... there's nothing like it. And I have a nice little collection of medals now I think I'm addicted to races haha, so the training process always pays off.0 -
Congratulations that is awesome!! And a great time as well. Your photos are beautiful! You look happy and healthy.
I am training for my first marathon at Disney World in January and scared stiff, so it is great to hear you enjoyed yours! I did the Disneyland Pixie Dust (10km and HM) in May this year and had a blast! You are going to love the Glass Slipper - the Disney races are so fun0 -
That is fantastic! And a great time too, especially for a first marathon! You should be very proud! Congrats!0
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congrats. that's huge
I hope to do a disney HM at some point in the next few years.0 -
Talk about an amazing accomplishment! Thanks for sharing - I can't think of much more motivating to the rest of us. You should be very proud of yourself for sticking to your goals!0
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Awesome Job!!! I'm planning for my first full in February (if it don't get iced out)0
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Congratulations! What an inspiring story! Thanks so much for sharing.0
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Congrats! I did my first Marathon on March of this year. Many people think it isn't worth it/ it's way to difficult. I can say being near last I still loved running it because I felt so accomplished about it.0
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Congratulations!!! Amazing dedication! I can relate with not enjoying running but doing it anyways- I hate the process but the end, when you can bask in the feeling of accomplishment, is so worth it.0
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Congratulations! That's a huge accomplishment, you should be proud!
I started running with c25k too and the longest I've done is a HM. You are a true inspiration!0 -
Kudos to you, fellow Floridian!!! I agree - the "high" from the race atmosphere and crossing the finish line - they are what spurs me as well. (5k-er here, cuz I'm old!!!)0
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Awesome!0
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That is amazing. CONGRATULATIONS!! I started running a few years ago, but never really increased my distance above a 5K. This year I decided I'd finally try a 10K and I just finished mine in 1:04:33. Now my husband and I are going to try to find a 15K or 10 miler. I haven't decided if I want to try a full marathon, but you've convinced me that maybe I should at least try one! That Princess run sounds fun, I'll have to look into that one
Thank you for sharing your story. So many people (including me before I started) think that they CAN'T run and it's just not true (well, with some special circumstances). You can do anything to put your mind to!0 -
Congrats - NY Marathon is on my bucket list for sure.
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Good for you! I also find it hard to run because I don't get the "runners high" either but definitely awesome to complete a marathon!! Thanks for sharing your journey- very inspirational.0
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Great job lass!0
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I can't believe I've been friends with you for so long and I've just noticed this post! You're incredible, and as a non-runner myself, you're a huge inspiration!0
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