I can't believe I clicked the button!

[spyrosmom]

Just registered for my 1st marathon.

Chicago 10/09/11 with training starting the beginning of June. Panic has now set in

I did a hilly half last Fall in 2:18 and have a flat half on 05/01/11. I'm hoping for 2 or under in May, and hoping to finish around 5:30 in October.

I figure double the half time, and then add another good chunk, because I know I'll slow down as I get tired. I'm a slow runner, so I don't know how much I can slow down without going backwards


Scared/jazzed/excited/happy/terrified/can't wait!!!!

Nan

 

[MidgetDogg]

AWESOME!!!!! I know the daunting feeling for clicking that button. I'm planning my first Half at the end of May. My goal is under 2:15, since I've only been running since August. I plan to do my first full marathon next year.

 

[netsnotes16]

I did my 1st 5K last Saturday....I did pretty good considering.....I am kinda of addicted....looking forward to try and do another one.

 

[pjlippert]

Yeahhhh, Nan!! I'm sooo proud of you! We ALL know you can do it and you are sooo supported!

Keep us posted!

Pam

 

[elsie3]

Yea for you!!!! Warning: they're addicting.

 

[MAYNARDSMOM]

I have also caught the race bug. I have always wanted to do one & took the plunge last spring with an 8K - LOVED IT!!! I have 4 under my belt now & one coming up for Valentines wknd. I also "clicked the button" I signed up for an irongirl in Aug. I totally understand about freaking out. When I visit the irongirl web-site I get all jittery & my heart rate surely must go up. Mind over matter! I can do this!

 

[spyrosmom]

I have also caught the race bug. I have always wanted to do one & took the plunge last spring with an 8K - LOVED IT!!! I have 4 under my belt now & one coming up for Valentines wknd. I also "clicked the button" I signed up for an irongirl in Aug. I totally understand about freaking out. When I visit the irongirl web-site I get all jittery & my heart rate surely must go up. Mind over matter! I can do this!

An Irongirl?! WOW!!!! Have fun!!! I don't swim. I dog paddle, and occasionally sink

Go Go Go!!!

Nan

 

[RunninTeach]

WTG, Nan!!!

Having done Chicago as a first-time marathoner and also as a spectator, I think you've made an excellent choice for a first marathon. Although the weather can be a crapshoot, it's very well-organized, the course is FLAT and fun, and the million+ spectators are simply incredible. For me, it was truly a life-changing experience. The Expo's pretty awesome, too. I just love Chicago!

To borrow from Confucius, it matters not how slowly you go, as long as you keep going!