First Half marathon!
efranz12
Posts: 46 Member
I completed my first half marathon today!! While my goal was just to finish I clocked in right on target with just over a 12 min/mile pace and I felt pretty great doing it.
The best part though was the $550 I raised for St. Jude's running as a Hero in memory of my cousin Maggie. If you need extra motivation to train for a big race I highly recommend doing it for a cause that's close to your heart. Knowing I was doing this not just for myself but for a bigger cause got me to the gym and on to the road more times than I could count.
If I can do it, any one can!
The best part though was the $550 I raised for St. Jude's running as a Hero in memory of my cousin Maggie. If you need extra motivation to train for a big race I highly recommend doing it for a cause that's close to your heart. Knowing I was doing this not just for myself but for a bigger cause got me to the gym and on to the road more times than I could count.
If I can do it, any one can!
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congrats!!0
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Great JOb!0
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Congrats on finishing your first half!0
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great job! You should be very proud of yourself, you accomplished an awesome goal!0
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Seriously inspirational! I hope I can do this one day.0
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Awesome job. You should be proud.0
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awesome!!! how'd you enjoy the runners high afterwards??... after my one and only half marathon, going down the stairs and sitting down and getting up were the worst. enjoy recovery !!!
you did gREAT!0 -
Congrats! Now set your sights on the next one.0
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I ran that half marathon today too. I finished. I didn't see you though! LOL!!! Congrats!!!0
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Great job! There's nothing quite like achieving a goal you set with your first.0
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As a seasoned half marathoner (25+) and 'philantrolete' - I congratulate you on your success on both completing the HM and the fundraising to one outstanding organization. Calling them 'outstanding' might even be an understatement.
You are so right - running for a charity (or with a purpose) gives motivation in so many ways and really drives you towards the finish line.0 -
Congratulations! I can't wait until I can say the same!0
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That's excellent! Congratulations!!0
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Congrats to you.0
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Congratulations on both the race finish and the charity fundraising.. you are AWESOME!0
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I'm sooo proud of you both on finishing your first half marathon and helping out a great charity :flowerforyou:0
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Awesome job. You should be proud.0
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Thanks everyone! It really was an amazing experience. To those of you that are thinking about it, just do it! Totally worth it0
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well done! that's a great achievement0
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Congrats! Crossing that finish line is the best feeling ever!0
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Awesome job! I'm training for my first one.. Do you have any tips that could help me? Im very new to running & would appreciate every little bit of help!0
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Congratulations that is a big achievement! I'm running my first in 3 weeks and people like you keep me moving0
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Congratulations and St. Jude's is a wonderful and worthy cause!0
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Congrats! Such a blast. Funny not seeing you, it was such a small group lol.0
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Definitely struggling with the stairs and sitting gracefully. Hoping it gets better soon lol.0
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I would say just get on a training plan and try to stick with it. I added about a mile a week and did two other 30 minute runs/elliptical sessions per week. Start raising money for a cause if you need extra motivation or get a friend to do it with you, my sister and I did it together and having a buddy definitely helped. You can totally do this though, good luck!0
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