# I just ran a half-marathon.
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [May 1, 2010, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967 "2010-05-01T16:15:06Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/1 "2010-05-01T16:15:06Z")
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.
Anyway, just thought I’d share. 🆒
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### Author:  [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/2 "2010-05-01T16:21:31Z")
Good for you! I started the couch to 5k program a few weeks ago.
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### Author:  [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/3 "2010-05-01T16:27:58Z")
Hooray! Congrats.
I am still running 2 miles 4 days a week. It is almost to the point where I don’t hate it… 🙂
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### Author:  [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/4 "2010-05-01T17:31:12Z")
That’s awesome! I’ve been working to get myself back in shape, but I haven’t been at it very long.
My friend wants me to run in the Sound to Narrows with her. I’m not quite ready for that, so maybe next summer.
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### Author:  [@Ann\_Onimous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Onimous)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/5 "2010-05-01T18:21:08Z")
I am so in awe of you, Superwoman. 🙂
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### Author:  [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/6 "2010-05-01T18:44:36Z")
I give you half-congratulations!
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### Author:  [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/7 "2010-05-01T20:07:51Z")
Good for you. Now get back out there and run the other half - no one likes a quitter!
just kidding
Was it the Flying Pig?
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### Author:  [@Not\_a\_Platypus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Not_a_Platypus)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/8 "2010-05-01T20:12:25Z")
Awesome! I recently started running (mostly walking, but I’ll get there!) and love reading posts like this for motivation 🙂
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### Author:  [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/9 "2010-05-01T20:23:42Z")
Not the Flying Pig, although that totally sounds fun. I did the Capital City Half-Marathon here in Columbus. 🙂
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### Author:  [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/10 "2010-05-01T20:32:17Z")
I thought you were going to say you ran a half marathon and are now 13 miles from home. Come and get me.
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### Author:  [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/11 "2010-05-01T21:41:16Z")
Congrats. I started the couch to 5k at the same time as you last year and I’m running a half here at the end of June. Hell of a program isn’t it?
By the way you actual time is right at my goal time so I’m doubly envious of you.
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### Author:  [@Valgard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valgard)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/12 "2010-05-01T22:46:56Z")
Congratulations!
Make sure to go for a jog or a brisk walk tomorrow; it might sound nuts but it’ll really make your legs feel better over the next few days.
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### Author:  [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2010, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/13 "2010-05-01T22:56:07Z")
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!
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### Author:  [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2010, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/14 "2010-05-02T00:31:36Z")
Good on you!
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### Author:  [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/15 "2010-05-02T00:39:00Z")
You’ve come a long way in [less than a year](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=11221534&postcount=1).
Well done.
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### Author:  [@Ann\_Onimous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Onimous)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2010, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/16 "2010-05-02T01:53:29Z")
> [@runner pat](#):
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> You’ve come a long way in [less than a year](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=11221534&postcount=1).
From that thread:
> [@Couch-to-5K: Anyone with me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-anyone-with-me/499089/1):
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> …and I want to prove a point to all the gym teachers through the years who said I was unathletic and could never run.
I think, my friend, you’ve proven that.
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### Author:  [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2010, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/17 "2010-05-02T02:01:19Z")
Awesome!!!
My brother and a couple of friends ran it as well. Not the best weather ever.
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### Author:  [@Hanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hanna)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/18 "2010-05-02T16:34:33Z")
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.
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### Author:  [@CaveMike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaveMike)
#### Post date: [May 4, 2010, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/19 "2010-05-04T05:21:46Z")
Awesome job! Congratulations!
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### Author:  [@RalfCoder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RalfCoder)
#### Post date: [May 4, 2010, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-ran-a-half-marathon/537967/20 "2010-05-04T20:06:36Z")
Congratulations!!!
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.
Or maybe 2?
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