Hikin' Mama Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) I've asked for running advice here before, so I thought I'd share this excitement, too. I've walked a half, but never RUN an entire half until yesterday. This one was extra challenging because the first 8.5 miles is uphill with a 2000 ft. elevation gain. My time was under 2.5 hours, but I'm not sure of the official time because it hasn't been posted yet. I absolutely loved it! Edited April 22, 2012 by Hikin' Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarymelon Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Congratulations! I have just started my serious training runs for one in June. I love hearing about other people's success because I am really worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrubbs Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Way to go!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 congratulations. I am working on my 10K run for Memorial day and am considering a half in December. You all keep me inspired to keep going. DH bought me a bike home today for my x training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkins_mama Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Congratulations!! What an awesome accomplishment! You can be super proud of yourself! :grouphug: I have plans to run the Tinkerbell half in January. I can't wait! I'm alternately excited and terrified as it's my first and right now I can't run more than 2 miles without stopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Congratulations!!! I notice you said your "first!" This means, of course, that you are now addicted and will be running more?! LOL That happened to me and now I run two a year and LOVE it! 8.5 uphill? That would kill me!!!! ETA - Just saw the picture! It looks like it was HOT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 :hurray: Congratulations! That is a big elevation change! Way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Jennifer--Yes, I'm addicted! I just love this distance! I have no desire to do a full marathon, but I get a huge thrill from running 10-13. Munchkin Mama--Don't get discouraged, because as you build a mileage base it gets easier. On one of my last long runs before my race, I realized that it wasn' t really work to go long anymore. The first mile or two my body works out all the kinks and then the rest is enjoyable. Some days I'm just antsy to finish school so I can go out on my run. I really think I've gained more mentally from running than I have physically. I LOVE it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Wow! That is wonderful! I hope to do the same someday :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Wow! That is awesome! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edeemarie Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Great job! My husband just ran his first Tough Mudder and has inspired me to start running too (even though I think I would prefer any other type of exercise in the world!). He wants to run together- so I'll give it a try:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Jennifer--Yes' date=' I'm addicted! I just love this distance! I have no desire to do a full marathon, but I get a huge thrill from running 10-13. Munchkin Mama--Don't get discouraged, because as you build a mileage base it gets easier. On one of my last long runs before my race, I realized that it wasn' t really work to go long anymore. [b']The first mile or two my body works out all the kinks and then the rest is enj[/b]oyable. Some days I'm just antsy to finish school so I can go out on my run. I really think I've gained more mentally from running than I have physically. I LOVE it! Agree on both the bolded. And, err, congratulations on finishing such an "easy" half! :lol: Seriously, are you crazy?!!!?? You could probably go out and run a flat 18 miler tomorrow. (And, if you are looking for an 18 mile race, I know of one! -- Just saying!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 :party: Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Congrats. And might I add that I'm completely impressed. I'm doing couch to 5k with a friend and I'm finding it very hard to do my five minutes of running before the walk part. You're awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeetime Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Congratulations!! :party: That's awesome. I had plans to run one in May, but realized I needed to build more leg strength to stay injury free with the distances I was running- so now I'm planning one in October and I'm so excited! :) I love hearing success stories! PS. I'm in love with running too. I get such a high from it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 :party: Congratulations -- that is a HUGE achievement, and you should be very proud of yourself!!! I am incredibly impressed, and I wish I had your dedication (and your level of fitness!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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