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Joy And Pain - A Story of 13.1 Miles

500lbs2marathon
500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Sunday I ran my first Half Marathon, below is the link to the blog I wrote about it with pictures.

http://500lbs2marathon.blogspot.com/2011/10/joy-and-pain-story-of-131-miles.html

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  • auticus
    auticus Posts: 1,051 Member
    Quite an achievement. I'm still only on 10k.
  • bklyngirl71
    bklyngirl71 Posts: 381 Member
    so proud of u
  • AmberLiscous
    AmberLiscous Posts: 644 Member
    You are a Rock Star....and I am glad that I have gotten to know you while we are on our journey! :flowerforyou:
  • kseltzer
    kseltzer Posts: 214 Member
    Amazing accomplishment!! I'm running my first half this Sunday! I'm getting pumped!!
  • baypathgradLyns
    baypathgradLyns Posts: 639 Member
    that is so awesome!!! congrats on such an accomplishment! :smile:

    I hope one day I will be able to do a half marathon...

    I registered for my first 5k, it is this Saturday! eeeeeeeeeeeek.....
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    That is so awesome, very inspirational!
  • happinessblossoms
    happinessblossoms Posts: 375 Member
    Amazing! Congratulations! Maybe I can actually do this too. My first half is 12/4/11 and I'm sooo nervous.
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    Quite simply inspirational. Thankyou.
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    Amazing! Congratulations! Maybe I can actually do this too. My first half is 12/4/11 and I'm sooo nervous.

    You CAN do this... Just train hard and stay focused... Dream it, Acheive it! Best of luck, and please let me know how it goes!
  • mandimoore617
    mandimoore617 Posts: 325 Member
    You ROCK! I am hoping to start c25k once I get over this cold and this gave me some much-needed inspiration!
  • 3trees
    3trees Posts: 71 Member
    Great job, Gary. And great report. You are doing wonderfully.
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    You ROCK! I am hoping to start c25k once I get over this cold and this gave me some much-needed inspiration!

    Keep me updated on the c25k! get well soon!
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    So proud of you! You did great ! I can't wait to have an awesome blog about my half next year!
  • aunienue
    aunienue Posts: 416
    You rock Gary, I bet you smile everytime you think about running that half-marathon. Good on you!
  • Mariposa7
    Mariposa7 Posts: 74 Member
    Way to go!!! So proud of you!! You were not far from your goal of 3:00!! I'm looking into my first half for next year.
    The Chicago Marathon was on Sunday..it was a HOT one here too. GREAT JOB!!
  • allenpearcy
    allenpearcy Posts: 227 Member
    Nice job Gary - you should be proud! And don't feel bad, it was unseasonably warm here (Indy) too on Saturday and I felt awful after my 8.5 mile training run. I run my half on 11/5 and I suspect heat won't be an issue - maybe the opposite ;-)

    Keep up the inspiring work!
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    Nice job Gary - you should be proud! And don't feel bad, it was unseasonably warm here (Indy) too on Saturday and I felt awful after my 8.5 mile training run. I run my half on 11/5 and I suspect heat won't be an issue - maybe the opposite ;-)

    Keep up the inspiring work!

    Cant wait to hear how yoour half goes!!
  • DonPendergraft
    DonPendergraft Posts: 520 Member
    Well done! Very excited for you.
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