First Half marathon!

efranz12
efranz12 Posts: 46 Member
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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!

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  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    congrats!!
  • pangela13
    pangela13 Posts: 172 Member
    Great JOb!
  • ebaymommy
    ebaymommy Posts: 1,067 Member
    Congrats on finishing your first half!
  • sarafil
    sarafil Posts: 506 Member
    great job! You should be very proud of yourself, you accomplished an awesome goal!
  • imstartingwithme
    imstartingwithme Posts: 81 Member
    Seriously inspirational! I hope I can do this one day.
  • scribb
    scribb Posts: 3,659 Member
    Awesome job. You should be proud.
  • potatoyam
    potatoyam Posts: 70 Member
    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!
  • Trail_Addict
    Trail_Addict Posts: 1,340 Member
    Congrats! Now set your sights on the next one.
  • NashvilleShelley
    NashvilleShelley Posts: 238
    I ran that half marathon today too. I finished. I didn't see you though! LOL!!! Congrats!!!
  • cprice05
    cprice05 Posts: 82 Member
    Great job! There's nothing quite like achieving a goal you set with your first.
  • janf15
    janf15 Posts: 242 Member
    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.
  • LaPati
    LaPati Posts: 41 Member
    Congratulations! I can't wait until I can say the same!
  • FatUncleRob
    FatUncleRob Posts: 341
    That's excellent! Congratulations!! :smile:
  • cushygal
    cushygal Posts: 586 Member
    Congrats to you.
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
    Congratulations on both the race finish and the charity fundraising.. you are AWESOME!
  • AveryWays
    AveryWays Posts: 150 Member
    I'm sooo proud of you both on finishing your first half marathon and helping out a great charity :flowerforyou:
  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
    Awesome job. You should be proud.
  • efranz12
    efranz12 Posts: 46 Member
    Thanks everyone! It really was an amazing experience. To those of you that are thinking about it, just do it! Totally worth it :)
  • Francesca3434
    Francesca3434 Posts: 65
    well done! that's a great achievement
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    Congrats! Crossing that finish line is the best feeling ever!
  • kaatielove
    kaatielove Posts: 113
    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!
  • Erica_theRedhead
    Erica_theRedhead Posts: 724 Member
    Congratulations that is a big achievement! I'm running my first in 3 weeks and people like you keep me moving :)
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Congratulations and St. Jude's is a wonderful and worthy cause!
  • efranz12
    efranz12 Posts: 46 Member
    Congrats! Such a blast. Funny not seeing you, it was such a small group lol.
  • efranz12
    efranz12 Posts: 46 Member
    Definitely struggling with the stairs and sitting gracefully. Hoping it gets better soon lol.
  • efranz12
    efranz12 Posts: 46 Member
    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!

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