NSV- First Half Marathon, with pictures!!

horseryder77
horseryder77 Posts: 224 Member
edited October 2 in Success Stories
HEY ALL!
Sooo.. this past Sunday, I ran my first. Half. Marathon. Ever.

Let me just clarify by telling you all that I was never a runner. In high school I ran the 1 mile in about 16 minutes. Maybe longer. I didn't really run it I think I just walked and looked pathetic.
I tried to pick up running for a while.. and it never really stuck. I always started off too fast.

Theeennn.. In Mayish... I started the c25k program. And by the end of June, my friend asked me to train for a half marathon with her. So I did. I ran my first 5k in July.
And then my first half on Sunday. I have barely been running for 6 months. And I DID IT!
For those of you who want to run/are starting a running program, let this be an inspiration to you :) It CAN be done. If I can do it, anyone can.

I ran the first 7 miles of the half without stopping.. then did walk/run till about mile 11, then walked until 12.5 and ran to the finish line.
To be honest, I probably could've run the whole thing if I had the appropriate shoes.

I got fitted/my stride evaluated/proper shoes in June.. and they were great. Then about 3 weeks before the half, they felt like they weren't as supportive anymore. Then, everyone told me running shoes last 6 months, and I was just being crazy..
Then during the half my knee was KILLING me, and my feet were. I could feel the pavement on the balls of my feet, it was awful.
Just to be sure I wore my shoes around this week walking/stuff... and they are hurting just to stand/walk in. So I'm getting new ones tomorrow.



ANYWAAYYY

I ran my first half in 2:49. Not bad for a first timer.
Here's some pics from the race :)

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half5.png

half1.png

Replies

  • robmaguire1
    robmaguire1 Posts: 111
    Wow. I'm using you as inspiration. I just started running in late June. Never ran in my life. Doing 5k's now. Getting ready for my first 10k in November. I would love to do a half marathon next year.
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    Rock on!! Be careful, though. I hear they're addictive.
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    AMAZING! I am doing my first half marathon in January...ahhh! :)
  • ladedahh
    ladedahh Posts: 13 Member
    Congratulations! That is such an amazing accomplishment. I have always wanted to get into running and try the couch to 5k program. I think I may. I was the same way in high school. I remember trying to run and just being horrible even back then, when I was a lot smaller. So this was really an inspiration. :)
  • staceypellegrin
    staceypellegrin Posts: 12
    Congrats!... its a great feeling to do something you didn't think you were capable of!.... keep on pounding pavement!... congrats again!
  • Pitterpatter
    Pitterpatter Posts: 243 Member
    how awesome!! congrats!!!
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
    That is awesome!!! I want to be like you.. someday soon!!! I love it!!!!

    My first 5k is October 2nd. Last Sunday I ran 6.2 miles continuously.

    In November, I have 3 races planned.. I'm CRAZY!!!!!
  • treesap84
    treesap84 Posts: 11
    Congratulations! What an accomplishment for a beginning runner! My story is similar to yours. Always hated running in school and it wasn't until about 2 years ago that I decided to try it again, but easing into it. Now I LOVE it!

    Also, I'm not sure who told you that running shoes last 6 months. It really depends on the mileage put on the shoes. Shoes will last 300-500 miles usually. I'd recommend tracking your mileage with your next pair or at least know about how many miles you run a month so you can figure out how long they should last you.

    Good luck with your future races!!
  • abby459
    abby459 Posts: 694 Member
    Congrats....I just signed up for my first 1/2...also not a runner. I was worried that I wouldnt make it by March...but you helped inspire me to keep training for it. I am up to 3.1miles now without walking.
    Great job and you are amazing!!!!
  • Time2Thrive
    Time2Thrive Posts: 161 Member
    Great job!
  • CatharinaC
    CatharinaC Posts: 32
    I knew you could, I knew you could ... That is so awesome and wow you look great and happy. You made it through the ups and downs and achieved your goal. I am so happy for you.
  • horseryder77
    horseryder77 Posts: 224 Member
    Thanks for all of your support :)

    And you're definitely right.. it IS addicting. I'm already looking for some 5ks in my area to run haha
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    Congrats!! I ran my first 1/2 this past Sunday as well and it was an awesome accomplishment for me. I am sure you felt very much the same :bigsmile:
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