First Half Marathon results!
987Runner
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I just finished my first half marathon this morning. I'm pretty doggone proud of myself as I'm sure everyone is after finishing theirs!
I finished it in 1:53. About an 8:39 pace. The last 1.1 mile was the worst! I was so tired and it curves all over the park and up little hills, it was like, "C'MON, where's the freakin' finish line?!?!?!" LOL! But once I saw the line of spectators close to the finish line I sprinted it out. What an awesome adventure. On to the next one!
P.S. I said I was going to enjoy a nice cold beer after the race since I rarely drank during training...it was like the last thing I would have wanted to drink. I drank chocolate milk instead!
I finished it in 1:53. About an 8:39 pace. The last 1.1 mile was the worst! I was so tired and it curves all over the park and up little hills, it was like, "C'MON, where's the freakin' finish line?!?!?!" LOL! But once I saw the line of spectators close to the finish line I sprinted it out. What an awesome adventure. On to the next one!
P.S. I said I was going to enjoy a nice cold beer after the race since I rarely drank during training...it was like the last thing I would have wanted to drink. I drank chocolate milk instead!
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Congratulations. Very well done! That's a fantastic time. So what's your next adventure? lol0
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Such an excellent time for your first! I often see pictures of runners enjoying a beer after a race (this is Wisconsin after all) but I just can't imagine it! Maybe after a rest and a shower, THEN a beer. But right afterwards? No way! Chocolate milk sounds much better :-)0
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Congratulations! That is an excellent time frame!!0
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I just finished my first half marathon this morning. I'm pretty doggone proud of myself as I'm sure everyone is after finishing theirs!
I finished it in 1:53. About an 8:39 pace. The last 1.1 mile was the worst! I was so tired and it curves all over the park and up little hills, it was like, "C'MON, where's the freakin' finish line?!?!?!" LOL! But once I saw the line of spectators close to the finish line I sprinted it out. What an awesome adventure. On to the next one!
P.S. I said I was going to enjoy a nice cold beer after the race since I rarely drank during training...it was like the last thing I would have wanted to drink. I drank chocolate milk instead!
You rock, love that time girlie...so proud of you and your pace was fantastic as well! Woohoo!0 -
Congratulations! I knew you would kill 2 hours.I just finished my first half marathon this morning. I'm pretty doggone proud of myself as I'm sure everyone is after finishing theirs!
I finished it in 1:53. About an 8:39 pace. The last 1.1 mile was the worst! I was so tired and it curves all over the park and up little hills, it was like, "C'MON, where's the freakin' finish line?!?!?!" LOL! But once I saw the line of spectators close to the finish line I sprinted it out. What an awesome adventure. On to the next one!
P.S. I said I was going to enjoy a nice cold beer after the race since I rarely drank during training...it was like the last thing I would have wanted to drink. I drank chocolate milk instead!0 -
under 2 hours?!?! thats my goal for my next one :-D0
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Awesome! I ran mine 2 weeks ago in 2 hours 8 minutes about a 9:50 pace. Was so happy as it was hilly. Loved it and can't wait to do it again.0
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Amazing time!! Well done! I hope to run my first half next year...hope I can do it this fast. Any tips?0
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Awesome time!!!0
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Just finished my first half! 2:32 finish time. I was aiming for under 3:00!0
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Great job!Just finished my first half! 2:32 finish time. I was aiming for under 3:00!0 -
Congrats to those that have finished the half marathons! Especially those that completed their first -- and with such a great finishing time! You guys ROCK!! :drinker:0
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Congratulations!!! That's a great time for a first Half! What's your goal for the next?0
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My goal for my next is - go faster.0
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Congratulations!!! That's a great time for a first Half! What's your goal for the next?
Actually, the same time. This half marathon was next to a river...it actually had an overall elevation loss. My next half marathon will be very hilly so I would be happy to get under 2hrs again. I suppose each time I do a repeat of a half marathon, I'd just like to improve each course time.0 -
WOW. I am hoping to be right around 2 hours for my first (a 9:10 pace is my goal), but BREAKING 2 hours is insane! You must have worked so hard!!! Way to go!0
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Great job! What an accomplishment! You guys are all such an inspiration!0
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Wow congrats, thats a great time! You should be really proud! I'm looking forward to my first half in August :bigsmile:0
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Holy Boats!! What a great first time!!
I just did my first as well - I got 2:40:37 so I beat my goal. I also had runners high for about a week.
Next step - 2nd half in August!! It is so much warmer now though so training is more challenging...but who doesn't like a challenge?!0 -
My 2nd half is in September. The training is tough this time around. The corn is sweating like crazy here in the heartland, so I have to run real early in the morning.Next step - 2nd half in August!! It is so much warmer now though so training is more challenging...but who doesn't like a challenge?!0 -
Great times! I'm training for my first half so you guys give me something to aim for!0
