Some of you may remember that last summer, I started the Couch to 5K running program, having absolutely no prior running experience whatsoever, and also being completely out of shape. I ran my first 5K in September and kept building up my training throughout the winter and spring. And, I just got back from my first half-marathon. 13.1 miles in the rain! I feel… well, I am in pain, actually. But psychologically I feel great. My time was 2:53, which meets my goal of coming in under 3:00.
Good for you! I did my first half last summer and it was a little disatrous - I hurt my IT band a few weeks before the race and I totally had to walk/limp after 7 miles. But I finished!
Glad to hear YOUR outing was much more successful!
Very motivational! I just started C25K two weeks ago, so I’m very heartened to hear that. I don’t plan on running any races; I am looking at is as a way to get some time in with my dog that isn’t just walking.
I have always hated running. Growing up in a household of heavy smokers really made it hard, even as a child, for me to run. Then I was a smoker myself (until 5 years ago when I quit, thanks to Allen Carr’s book) and now I finally think I can handle it, with regards to my lungs. I plan on doing all the weeks twice, so I did week 1 twice so far and will be starting week 2 next week.
You inspire me, too. I signed up to ride the DALMAC - a 340 bicycle ride over 5 days this fall, from East Lansing MI to Mackinac City, MI. I’ve been out riding my 10-speed training. If the weather is good this weekend, I’m shooting for a 25 mile training ride.
13.1 miles in the rain! I feel… well, I am in pain, actually. But psychologically I feel great. My time was 2:53, which meets my goal of coming in under 3:00.