First Half Marathon

HipsterWhovian
HipsterWhovian Posts: 195 Member
edited November 30 in Success Stories
Yesterday, I ran my first half marathon! I finished at 3:17:56, and I was 8072 out of 8095, but I ran a half marathon! My legs hurt like hell, but I ran a half marathon! (Can you tell I'm proud of that?!)
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  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Congratulations.
  • Lucy1752
    Lucy1752 Posts: 499 Member
    HEY!! Look at you!! You ran a half-marathon! Good job, Hipster!
    Be proud! It's a great thing :)
  • hamstertango
    hamstertango Posts: 129 Member
    What an achievement good going!
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    I will be you next Saturday. It wont be 8095 but around 1500, I plan for 1499th place.

    Congrats! I hope you doing RICE today!
  • monicarungood
    monicarungood Posts: 41 Member
    YAAAAAAAAAY! When's your next one?
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    Great job!! It's an amazing feeling, isn't it?!
  • snikkins
    snikkins Posts: 1,282 Member
    Great job! :)
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    Congrats! You have done what many people would never even consider.
  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    HipsterWhovian wrote: »
    Yesterday, I ran my first half marathon! I finished at 3:17:56, and I was 8072 out of 8095, but I ran a half marathon! My legs hurt like hell, but I ran a half marathon! (Can you tell I'm proud of that?!)

    Congratulations! It's a great feeling isn't it?
  • 3lilkids
    3lilkids Posts: 90 Member
    Did that 3 years ago, haven't done it since, but so feel your excitement. It's a great feeling, congratulations!!!
  • Rdsgoal16
    Rdsgoal16 Posts: 302 Member
    Excellent job! no better feeling.
  • tcatcarson
    tcatcarson Posts: 227 Member
    HipsterWhovian wrote: »
    Yesterday, I ran my first half marathon! I finished at 3:17:56, and I was 8072 out of 8095, but I ran a half marathon! My legs hurt like hell, but I ran a half marathon! (Can you tell I'm proud of that?!)

    Brilliant! Half marathons are the perfect distance (because I said so) and you've run one. You may find that one leads to more, though...
  • Pitoufo
    Pitoufo Posts: 6 Member
    You did good for a first marathon. Half is still a marathon. Congratulations!
  • HipsterWhovian
    HipsterWhovian Posts: 195 Member
    tcatcarson wrote: »
    HipsterWhovian wrote: »
    Yesterday, I ran my first half marathon! I finished at 3:17:56, and I was 8072 out of 8095, but I ran a half marathon! My legs hurt like hell, but I ran a half marathon! (Can you tell I'm proud of that?!)

    Brilliant! Half marathons are the perfect distance (because I said so) and you've run one. You may find that one leads to more, though...
    monicarungood wrote: »
    YAAAAAAAAAY! When's your next one?

    I haven't got any more booked yet, but I'm pretty sure I'll be doing more! I'll just need to do more training next time!
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    Congrats!
  • LoveToRead91
    LoveToRead91 Posts: 89 Member
    That's amazing! I'm still focused on starting C25K! Congrats again!
  • kgb6days
    kgb6days Posts: 880 Member
    What a huge accomplishment! Congratulations
  • vkmango4
    vkmango4 Posts: 160 Member
    Congrats! That's amazing! :)
  • bmhorton12
    bmhorton12 Posts: 92 Member
    You should be proud!!! That's not an easy task. Congrats!!!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    Congrats! and...I hate you, now I want to try training for one
  • obxsrfrgrl
    obxsrfrgrl Posts: 36 Member
    Did you get good race bling? ;) Congratulations on your first half marathon.

    They are super addicting. I'm working on training for my 9th half marathon in April and then I have number 10 on Thanksgiving day. Well, unless I find another one to run before Thanksgiving. If you're looking for a good training plan for your next half, check out Hal Higdon or RunnersWorld beginner half marathon training plans. The C2 plans are also good.

    And again, congratulations!!
  • sixis
    sixis Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations......
  • agbmom556
    agbmom556 Posts: 694 Member
    Awesome! You are a marathoner! :D
    I am training for my 3rd in April.
    I always say this is my last one.......but somehow get suckered back in.
  • Genrgenr
    Genrgenr Posts: 21 Member
    AMAZING!!!
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    Didn't you feel fantastic when you did it? Take your bib and write the time on it and get ready for the next one.
  • MrsMizart
    MrsMizart Posts: 1,275 Member
    Excellent! Very well done lad :-)

    Spooky timing to read this thread. I asked a friend this morning if she'd like to train with me to run a half marathon :-) We're both fat and unfit, so it's something to aim for! I think we'll start with a 5k, then a 10k, then a half marathon :-)
  • Heather_Nichole15
    Heather_Nichole15 Posts: 49 Member
    AMAZING!
  • PlantBasedRnr
    PlantBasedRnr Posts: 129 Member
    You know what they call the guy that graduates last in medical school? Doctor ! The point is it doesn't matter if you were first or last you still did it - amazing job my friend.
  • smcrimmon84
    smcrimmon84 Posts: 135 Member
    WAY TO GO! Mine is in 2 weeks and I am TERRIFIED. I couldnt even run for 5 minutes without wanting to die when I started Couch to 5k in October..but I think I'm ready..as long as I don't psych myself out!!
  • Penthesilea514
    Penthesilea514 Posts: 1,189 Member
    HipsterWhovian wrote: »
    Yesterday, I ran my first half marathon! I finished at 3:17:56, and I was 8072 out of 8095, but I ran a half marathon! My legs hurt like hell, but I ran a half marathon! (Can you tell I'm proud of that?!)

    Amazing job, congratulations! I am working on a 10k coming up in April and then I was thinking I would try for a half marathon too! :)
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