how my first half marathon went....

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Norma48

Cathlete
It went fantastic, I ran 14.2 Miles in 2 hours 16 minutes and 43 seconds, I know I know.... I am a slow poke, but I never stopped at all, I was carrying my water so I didnt need to stop for it, the highlight of my run was to see, my son Berto filming me at the start line, then he went ahead and filmed some more in the middle of the way, and then 3 of my kids were at the finish line, and one of my best friends was cheering me up in her bike, so, did I have support? I bet I did, and that was the key of being motivated the whole run and never stopped at all, I never felt the bonk and never got tired, wohoooo!!!! it was a great experience.


Norma

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I remember my first "halfie"...still have no plans to run a marathon as I know how incredibly challenging just a half marathon is. Congratulations from someone who knows!

I remember how much internal dialogue I had with myself...sometimes planning how I would allow myself to drop out and at the same time being focused and disciplined. During the run I thought "I'll never do this again". Yet when I saw my greatest supporters at the finish...I was planning on my next half marathon. (5 in total so far).

You should be so proud of your personal accomplishment.
 
Congratulations Norma! I bet your family is very proud of you. Better yet, I bet you are very proud of yourself!

Tammy
 
Norma...http://bestsmileys.com/signs15/11.gif[/img] you did an awesome job and should be so proud!!! That is cool your son was filming. And yes support is so very helpful when you run...I am so happy you had such a great experience and don't ever think you are slow...you are still moving....:)...Carole
 
Way to go, Norma!! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. You deserve to feel proud!
 
Wow, Norma! That's awesome! And I don't think your time is slow at all. Congratulations on your great accomplishment!



Angie
 
Way to go Norma!!! Woo-Hoo!!! All you runner's are making me feel left out. Now I want to participate in a run. With all the motivation you guys have, it's starting to feel contagious.

Marla

Marla:D
 
Wonderful job, Norma! I'm so impressed with all you long distance runners. I never got over 5 miles and I thought I was tuff stuff. Now 2 miles makes me feel like I've been on the rack.
 
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