I went halfway! :) First Half Marathon!

M_Marie

M_Marie

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Had an incredible weekend. Ran my very first half marathon! Here is the run down:
51st out of 209 half marathon runners
17th woman
3rd woman 21-25
Time: 1hr 52 minutes ( 8:38 pace)

It was 92 degrees and humid. It was a BEAUTIUFL course… enjoyed it immensely. Very spiritual and emotional run for me. It was awesome. I had a new running playlist ready to go, so that made it a bit exciting. I got myself a sweet running outfit and matching sunglasses. I have attached some pictures for your enjoyment . hahaha My boyfriend said I looked like a superhero! Haha. I am now signed up for my next half marathon in June
 
Wow, that is great, and you look great! I must look to see if you have any befores. I would like to work my way up to running. I work with two people who run marathons, and it seems like a great experience.
 
thank you! This was a blast! highly recommend when you are at the point where you have your mileage up... DO IT!!!! great experience!:hurray:
 
Thank you! Yes it was a great experience! I am signed up for my 2nd one already for June 13th!!! :)
 
OH my GOSH Melissa!!! You look AMAZING!!! I'm super jealous of how toned you are! Damn I need to get my ass in gear. Congrats on the half marathon!!! You ran sooo fast! I could never run that fast in 92 degree weather! I think I would die! My first half marathon is in 3 weeks... I'm so excited!!! I want a cool new outfit like yours!!! haha You rock!!!
 
Congrats, you must be so proud :)

You inspire me to complete my own half marathon!!

You did wonderful!
 
Great job!!!

M_Marie said:
Had an incredible weekend. Ran my very first half marathon! Here is the run down:
51st out of 209 half marathon runners
17th woman
3rd woman 21-25
Time: 1hr 52 minutes ( 8:38 pace)

It was 92 degrees and humid. It was a BEAUTIUFL course… enjoyed it immensely. Very spiritual and emotional run for me. It was awesome. I had a new running playlist ready to go, so that made it a bit exciting. I got myself a sweet running outfit and matching sunglasses. I have attached some pictures for your enjoyment . hahaha My boyfriend said I looked like a superhero! Haha. I am now signed up for my next half marathon in June
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Hi Melissa, Great Job!! 8:38 pace is Ridiculous Fast. Dang. I Can't Even Keep That Up For More Than 2 Miles!!!

Your Photos look FANTASTIC. You are a poster girl for Fitness.

I'm so Happy I decided to check in on your progress today.

I recently achieved a mini-weight loss goal - 165 all the way down to 145. I am very happy. I am now aiming for 130, and if that feels good, I might try for 115 by the middle of next year. That would put me at the very low end of My body-mass index, which I want to stay within.

Great job and stop by my new Weight Loss Diary, Journey from 145 to 130.

Cheers,
Ashley
 
8:38 pace for a half marathon? damn...

When I was in college trying to lose with the first time, I joined the college cross country team. Races are 8K or 5 miles. The best I could go for just those 5 miles was a 9:00-9:30 pace, somewhere in that range. My fastest single mile was 7:00 flat. 8:38 for a half marathon is pretty insane.

I see this thread is a couple months old. How did the half marathon in june go?
 
MAR1984 said:
8:38 pace for a half marathon? damn...

When I was in college trying to lose with the first time, I joined the college cross country team. Races are 8K or 5 miles. The best I could go for just those 5 miles was a 9:00-9:30 pace, somewhere in that range. My fastest single mile was 7:00 flat. 8:38 for a half marathon is pretty insane.

I see this thread is a couple months old. How did the half marathon in june go?
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Hey! Sorry i have been pretty MIA lately... plan to see more of me in the upcoming weeks :)

My half in june was awesome! It was a trail run... ridiculous! There was a waist deep creek i had to cross in the first 100 yards of the half marathon... so the marathon was done in wet shoes haha. Then there were mud pits, rocks to climb, and some mountain climbing. Funnest/hardest thing ive ever done! My time was still decent though... i did the half in 2hours and 10 minutes and for the course that it was i was pleased with that!

There is so much more to update everyone with so i will be sure to put that in my journal... however i am super excited to say that i am registered for my third half marathon Sept 19th and my very first full marathon on October 10th, 2010.

HOORAY!!!!!!!!
 
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