I ran my first half marathon last weekend! and Finished! in the snow!! :woo hoo:
I never thought I could actually run 13.1 miles without collapsing but I crossed the Finish line in 2hrs and 16min.
I was on track to finish in 2:08 but at mile 11 my knee gave out and I had to walk most of the last two miles in.. I have actually really enjoying all the training and the race; over 1000 runners. Dare I attempt to train for a full marathon??
"I’m selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I’m out of control, and at times hard to handle.
But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.". Marilyn Monroe
Good job. You can do a full marathon too. Take your time to train for it. Do not rush to make it happen, it only leads to injury. I know from first hand experience. I ran the Houston marathon after only 8 months of running. I killed my ankles so now it's mostly riding a bike. I miss those long runs and the high I used to enjoy from them. Again, congratulations and good luck with your running no matter what distances you wish to conquer.
Congratulations!
Yes, go for a full marathon! It is a high very few get to experience. I have run a number of them... a few decades ago and at sea level. I couldn't even imagine trying to run one now.
pinedust wrote: Congratulations!
Yes, go for a full marathon! It is a high very few get to experience. I have run a number of them... a few decades ago and at sea level. I couldn't even imagine trying to run one now.
It's iinteresting you mentioned the "high".. i thought that was just me being twisted!! That feeling I get when running long distances is amazing and addicting; I don't want my run to end! LOVE it.. I have another half schedule in Aug.; until then it's 10K's. Trying to rest and strenghten the knee is harder than running the half. wish it would get better faster!
Thanks Everyone!! Not often do I say this but I am proud of this accomplishment!
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