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My First Half Marathon- Complete! :)

Posts: 2,309 Member
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
Ever since I was chosen in the lottery drawing for the half marathon in June 2011, I have been training. My NYR for 2010 was to workout everyday when possible, and for 2011 it was to run a half marathon. I ran my first 5K a couple months ago, time of 27:45, and a week later ran another at 25:27. Today, I went into the race with a goal of 2:30:00, and to run 2 miles, walk 1/2, and alternate until the end. My results ended up being 2:10:05, and I ran the entire 13.1 miles, minus water stations. During the training, the most I ever ran continuously before walking was 3 miles.

Years ago, I would have never saw myself doing this. I was about 5'5 and around 160 lbs, and now am down to about 128. I used to hate exercising, and now it's my favorite time of the day. Crossing the finish line of the race today was literally the best feeling in the world. Of course there were times I wanted to stop, but I told myself "Mind Over Matter "= "You Can Do This" and was driven by the other runners and all of the supporters on the sides, as well as the animal shelter I was running it for to raise money. Today, I can officially call myself a runner, and I can't wait to do more races, even though I currently can't feel my toes or legs.

It may sound cliche, but I couldn't have done it without my MFP friends. I love them so much, and their constant support has gotten me through each day!

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  • Posts: 787 Member
    That is incredible!!! Congratulations!!! I'm just starting my running, training now for a 10km race so I find this so inspiring. I've been running 5kms for a while now, but so excited to get 10kms under my belt!!!
  • Posts: 820 Member
    SO proud of you, amazing job!! You've been dedicated to this Journey and it has PAID OFF!!

    Cheers to many more finish lines to cross! Xo
  • Posts: 116 Member
    Congratulations! What an inspiration. Good job. =)
  • Posts: 878 Member
    Way to go! I'm training now for my first 1/2 in September. You are a great inspiration:-)
  • Posts: 59 Member
    Congratulations! That's a great accomplishment :)
  • Posts: 784 Member
    Congratulations! I'm hoping to run my first half marathon this summer.
  • Posts: 46 Member
    Congrats! Running my first half at the end of April. SO nice to see other "amateur" runners making it through :)
  • Posts: 122
    You are amazing!!

    I'm stuck on 5k's and hope to have success like yours in the future... thank you for the inspiration! I still know I couldn't run a half marathon just a few weeks after only running a max of 3miles!!
  • Wow ur my inspiration. Mainly do 5ks at the mo but have one 6.7 miles and one 10 miles under my belt. Next goal is for the half marathon. Ice done a great job. Full marathon next?? :)
  • Posts: 55 Member
    Congratulations!
  • Posts: 162 Member
    Awesome!!!!
  • Posts: 2,244 Member
    Awesome time!! Congrats on your first marathon!!!
  • Posts: 1,436 Member
    That's so exciting and inspirational! I'm running my first in April with a similar plan. I used to HATE running so It's great to hear a story from another first timer. You look great too!
  • Posts: 763 Member
    What an amazing accomplishment! And you finished WAY under your goal time. :) Awesome job.
  • Posts: 138 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS!!! AMAZING WORK. :) ENJOY THIS MAJOR VICTORY!!!!!
  • Posts: 2,066 Member
    That is incredible!
  • Hooray! Good job! I am working on getting more comfy with 5k so I can move on to 10k! I can't wait to get there and even further!!
  • Posts: 702 Member
    Congrats!!!
  • WOW, what an accomplishment!!! :)
  • Posts: 130 Member
    YEAHHH!!!! So proud of you!! :D
  • Posts: 68 Member
    That is AWESOME! Congrats!!!! Such an inspiration, as for I have been having issues over coming the mental push through in runs!! You should be so proud! WAY TO GO!! :drinker: :bigsmile:
  • Posts: 121 Member
    That is so awesome, congratulations!
  • Posts: 238 Member
    Awesome!!!
  • Posts: 43
    That is awesome!
  • Congrats!! I know exactly how you feel. Just completed my first Half-Marathon last weekend at Disney World (right around the same finish time as you). It's an amazing feeling. I'm going for the full Marathon next year.
  • Posts: 85 Member
    Those a some amazing times! Congrats and thanks for posting and encouraging! You look great!
  • Posts: 769 Member
    That's terrific!! My sister and I are running the Wine and Dine half marathon in Disney this year and I've definitely got to up my anty to start training harder. So thanks for the inspirational kick in the pants!

    =)

    Well done!
  • Posts: 107 Member
    Amazing!!!
  • GREAT JOB!
  • Posts: 46 Member
    Awesome!!! You give me hope that I will be able to run all of my half in March!
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