chickenpatty Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 My goal was 2 1/2 hours, and I finished in 2 hr 11 minutes! YEAH! My digestive system was rebelling around mile 10, but thankfully it held on long enough for me to finish. There's a smidgen more detail about it on my blog, if anyone's interested. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 selfishly bumping this...:blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Congratulations! That's amazing that you beat your goal time by 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 You rock, mama! :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela in GA Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Wowza! I'm still training for my first 5K! lol. Great job@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 :party: Way to go! I'm still working on 5K, too. This morning dh went with to run, and demonstrated *just how slowly* I am running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Woohoo!! Way to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephinAL Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Congratulations! That is great and very inspiring!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 WOOHOOOO!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! I'm SERIOUSLY impressed with your time!!!!!! How did you train? I haven't read your blog yet, so maybe you address that there. I am running my first half marathon at Disney in January. I've just started a training program and ran 6 miles today. My legs are so sore! But I feel great! I can't wait until my first race. My goal time is also 2 hours 30 minutes. (But secretly I hope to run it in 2 hours, 10 minutes!!) For everyone else training for shorter races - it's SOOOO worth it!!!!!! I ran my first race last October - the Detroit Marathon Relay. I got a 6 mile leg (my first race!). It was absolutely AMAZING!!!! I'm hoping to hook my kids as we've signed up for a 5K (I'm running the 10K) here in my hometown in September. I think they'll LOVE it even though they aren't always loving the training runs!! I'm running a 7 mile leg of the relay this year and can't WAIT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 PS I teared up when reading about your kids holding up signs for you!! I secretly hope my dh will do that with my kids when I run at Disney. But, I think I'd break down and cry right then and there. So, why was it harder than you thought?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partyof5 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Congratulations!! I am so impressed! I, too, am a newbie runner like others who have replied & I'll be running my first 5k next weekend so it's fun to see your enthusiastic post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 PS I teared up when reading about your kids holding up signs for you!! I secretly hope my dh will do that with my kids when I run at Disney. But, I think I'd break down and cry right then and there. So, why was it harder than you thought?? LOL, I did get teary when I saw them! It was so special. In training for the race, I never knew how far I had gone, just how long. I guess I had been running slower than I thought I was. Plus, it's so humbling seeing a thousand people who are faster! (I smiled at your secret goal - mine was to run it in less than 2 hours - but I didn't tell anyone that;)) As far as training goes, I ran about 5 days a week. Four of the days were anywhere from 40-60 minute runs, and the 5th day was a long run (where I gradually worked up to 2 1/2 hours). I'm wondering now if I should do another 1/2 next or go ahead and attempt a full. ?! Keep us posted on your race! I'm inspired by all the runners here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Just wanted to say WAY TO GO!!! What a great example to set for your kids!!! Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 My goal was 2 1/2 hours, and I finished in 2 hr 11 minutes! YEAH! My digestive system was rebelling around mile 10, but thankfully it held on long enough for me to finish. There's a smidgen more detail about it on my blog, if anyone's interested. :) Wow! Good for you! I'm very impressed. So sweet of your kids to cheer you on - I'm sure they were very proud of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Well, seeing that all of you are so keen to race, you better look good since you will be representing WTM forum. Might I suggest.. http://www.skirtsports.com I already have my outfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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