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NSV - My first half marathon!

agthorn
agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
In January 2009, I got the Nike+ app and sensor, and ran 1.55 miles. It took me almost 22 minutes, which is slower than a 14:00 mile.

Today I ran the Frederick Half Marathon and achieved all three goals for myself. 1) I did not die. 2) I ran the entire race. 3) I finished in 2:18:40, which is about a 10:37 mile pace and over a minute faster than the 2:20:00 goal I had set for myself!

And oh yes, I totally bought a decal for my car.
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  • lucyhoneychurch
    lucyhoneychurch Posts: 576 Member
    Whoooo hooooo!!!!! Congrats, girl! Your determination is inspirational! So happy for you! :drinker:
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    so proud of you! well done :)
  • agthorn
    agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
    Thanks gals :happy:
  • elissascotland
    elissascotland Posts: 256 Member
    Great job!!!
  • Woolooloo
    Woolooloo Posts: 82
    As someone who ran my first half less than a month ago - I know how good it feels! Way to go, especially beating your goal!
  • AmyEm3
    AmyEm3 Posts: 784 Member
    Congratulations! I can't wait to get my decal LOL!
  • abberbabber
    abberbabber Posts: 972 Member
    A friend of mine from high school just ran that same one today and it was her first, too! Congrats! I'd so be getting that decal, too LOL!
  • LilRedRooster
    LilRedRooster Posts: 1,421 Member
    Yay!! Congrats!! There's nothing quite like your first long-distance race. I love half marathons. :)
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Outstanding job! Congratulations!
  • pittsblue99
    pittsblue99 Posts: 277 Member
    Congratulations! I finished my first half in April and that was the best feeling in the world :) Way to go:happy:
  • _kimberly
    _kimberly Posts: 57 Member
    Congratulations!! You are 13.1 Miles Stronger!!
  • jillybeanruns
    jillybeanruns Posts: 1,420 Member
    Congrats! It's an awesome feeling!

    And YES, Sweet Briar :-D Class of 2006 here!

    And then I saw your face and then realized I knew you - hi Courtney :-D
  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 229 Member
    Brilliant well done - specially pleased you achieved goal one ;-)

    Bit worried that in the pic, you are doing a Paula Radcliffe impersonation!! ;-)
  • agthorn
    agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
    Congrats! It's an awesome feeling!

    And YES, Sweet Briar :-D Class of 2006 here!

    And then I saw your face and then realized I knew you - hi Courtney :-D
    Omg hi!!! :smile:
  • agthorn
    agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
    Thanks everyone! And Kap10 - My first goal in any new endeavor is always "Don't die" :laugh:
  • oceanity
    oceanity Posts: 182 Member
    You totally rocked it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And your outfit was a perfect look.......congrats again!!!!!
  • chattychick
    chattychick Posts: 90 Member
    I ran my first half marathon a week ago! It's such a great feeling of accomplishment! Welcome to the club! (And I got the decal too!)
  • Creativeballance
    Creativeballance Posts: 57
    I'm wanting to do this too! What kind of special training did you do to get ready for it?
  • fithannafit
    fithannafit Posts: 50
    Ran my first half this morning! Finished in 2:23 so you beat me! Amazing job :)
  • arctiknitter
    arctiknitter Posts: 119 Member
    Congratulations! What an accomplishment!
  • AlessisMore
    AlessisMore Posts: 179 Member
    What a terrific accomplishment. And totally awesome time. Congrats!!!!!

    BTW, when I first read your post I thought you bought the car for finishing the race...wondered what you'd reward urself with for a full marathon :-D
  • drsteph01
    drsteph01 Posts: 82
    Way to go! I just finished my first half marathon a couple weeks ago. Such an amazing feeling crossing that finish line. Great time!!
  • sbarnes1963
    sbarnes1963 Posts: 12
    Awesome!
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    That's awesome!! I think I ran a half marathon just so I could sport the car decal :laugh:
  • agthorn
    agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
    I'm wanting to do this too! What kind of special training did you do to get ready for it?
    I used Hal Higdon's training plans to complete both a 15K in December, and the race today http://www.halhigdon.com/training/
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
    You didn't buy the decal, you EARNED it... :)

    Incredible job for your first Half and I am so jealous of your time.. mine was a much slower 3:11, but my only goal was to finish.

    CONGRATS!

    edit to add: I also used the Higdens trainer for my Half and LOVED IT.
  • brookepenni
    brookepenni Posts: 787 Member
    Congrats!!!! Isn't it amazing, and the feeling is incredible!!

    I ran my first 3 weeks ago, didn't get a decal (haven't seen them here in Australia tbh) but did get a tattoo (in my profile pic photos!)
  • dorseykm
    dorseykm Posts: 412 Member
    Congratulations and that's a fantastic time!
  • FatUncleRob
    FatUncleRob Posts: 341
    That's an excellent NSV!

    Well done! :drinker:
  • agthorn
    agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
    Thanks everyone! Wanted to add that I got the race e-mail this morning with my 8 and 10 mile split times and overall position at the splits, and I passed 375 people between mile 8 and the finish line :bigsmile:
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