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Thank you, it was not easy that is for sure but now that I think about it I am glad that I ran. I think that if I would have stayed home I would be regretting it right now. I know it is awesome to see the fastest runners pass you, it is so cool

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How exciting, as someone who just finished her first Half I can agree with what everyone else has said. Going to share some of the advice I received here from our fellow runners. Control you’re pacing "Don’t go out too fast" Save a bit of juice for the last .1....so you can sprint across the line! Run smart and pace…

You are welcome, I can relate to the nerves I was like that two weeks prior too. Good luck

Thank you it was not easy but glad I did it. oh no why do you say that?

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Yes this was my first Half, I know that if I was not sick I could have done better but this just gives me motivation to push harder and perform better at my second half in December. When is your first Half?

Trust me I do not feel under pressure, but I do love all of advice I get here from all of you.

Thanks I did my best on trying to relax today, we had to go to church but back home just chilling I will try to go for a short walk tomorrow.

Thanks Elizabeth, yes it sucked to run sick but I had been waiting for this race all last year i just did not feel like giving up that easy. I will try vicks tonight I actually bought some Nyquil so that I can rest

Got it, that was going to be my next question, when should I start running again but you just answered it. It was funny because after the race and walking around the area for runners it was funny to see everyone walking all weird

Thank you Jen, I will try to go for a walk tomorrow even if it is a short one, it is pouring right now and not sure if it is going to rain tomorrow. YAY!! for being sore

Thank you, OK walking to the kitchen to get the ibuprofen and some ice :) I do have some grocery shopping to do tomorrow so that will help with the walking (even though I am walking funny)

I have purchased two at old Navy and I love them, they fit great and have not had any issues.

Hello I am running my first Half this Saturday, and have another Half planned by the end of the year. feel free to friend me always love having new running friends

I so need to do this, I gained weight while training for a Half Marathon. I know I was eating too much so I really need to drop that weight SW: (Starting weight): 158 CW: (Current weight): 158 GW: (Goal weight for the month): 153 Weigh in Dates: 3/01: 3/08: 3/15: 3/22: 3/29: End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)…

I am going to shoot for 85 in March. After my Half I am going to work on increasing my running miles. I missed Feb goal by 3.50 miles due to being sick and trying to stay healthy for my race.

"Why would you pay that much just to run a race?" I have gotten this one from my husband LOL!!!

Great job that is awesome!!!

My first 5k I did it in 37:49 mins, pace 12 min mile. I had two goals 1. finish the race and 2. no walking. I was able to accomplish both of them. Just go out there and do your best, do not be concerned about time and finishing fast. Set some goals and achieve them. Have fun

Congratulations on surviving your first race

Thanks everyone, I have re-read every ones advice and compiled them for me to remember. Control you’re pacing "Don’t go out too fast" Bring moleskin or band aids Save a bit of juice for the last .1....so you can sprint across the line! If there is a turbo boost on the course, always hit the turbo boost! Run smart and pace…

No no injury it was more a reality check that things can happen in a second.

Thanks, I am not loosing weight (I think) I am afraid to step on the scale LOL!!!

Thanks for sharing this, I started at 13 min I think, I have to go back and look at my Nike+ entries. Never really thought of doing that. (Yeah Carson and Dave are an inspiration ). Congrats on completing that first 10k and doing a great pace. Man I wish I have the energy to sprint the last 200 yards I am always running on…

Thanks for sharing this story, lately I have been thinking why I was not getting any faster with the training I had been doing, but after all of the post I see that my miles per week are still low. I am so glad I asked this question first before doing something silly and injuring myself. I will take everyone's advice and…

Thanks for the tip, you guys are giving me really good information so glad I asked the question

Thanks for the tips Carson, I will definitely keep all of this in mind and start making the changes after my first Half Marathon.

Thanks Elizabeth, all of these tips are really good. I am starting to see that increasing miles is what helps with pace. Which in some way makes me feel good because after this post I checked my weekly mileage and I am roughly around 20 but not plus 20. I am hoping to increase that mileage. Awesome pace you have :)