I first started running when I made the XC and track teams in 7th grade. I retired in 9th grade, and wouldn't return to running until my mid-20s. Wanted to lose weight and signed up for my first 10K. Loved it and ended up doing several more over the years... having 3 babies in 4yrs slowed me down and I didn't pick back up again until the…
I first started running when I made the XC and track teams in 7th grade. I retired in 9th grade, and wouldn't return to running until my mid-20s. Wanted to lose weight and signed up for my first 10K. Loved it and ended up doing several more over the years... having 3 babies in 4yrs slowed me down and I didn't pick back up again until the youngest was 3 and I got a diagnosis of pre-diabetes. Registered for my first half marathon and spent 12wks training up, during which time, I only missed 1 run and made up for it the next day by increasing the next run's mileage. I finally felt like "I'm a runner."
Ran my first half in March '22 and now I'm in a post-run slump, ready to sign up for the next race. One thing I noticed about the half is that smiled the whole way through!
Now I've set a personal goal to run a half in every state by the time I turn 50 (13.5yrs). As long as I'm alive and able, I'd love to celebrate with a full marathon. People think I'm crazy, but I like setting goals and working toward them. 1 down, 49 to go :)
I first started running when I made the XC and track teams in 7th grade. I retired in 9th grade, and wouldn't return to running until my mid-20s. Wanted to lose weight and signed up for my first 10K. Loved it and ended up doing several more over the years... having 3 babies in 4yrs slowed me down and I didn't pick back up again until the youngest was 3 and I got a diagnosis of pre-diabetes. Registered for my first half marathon and spent 12wks training up, during which time, I only missed 1 run and made up for it the next day by increasing the next run's mileage. I finally felt like "I'm a runner."
Ran my first half in March '22 and now I'm in a post-run slump, ready to sign up for the next race. One thing I noticed about the half is that smiled the whole way through!
Now I've set a personal goal to run a half in every state by the time I turn 50 (13.5yrs). As long as I'm alive and able, I'd love to celebrate with a full marathon. People think I'm crazy, but I like setting goals and working toward them. 1 down, 49 to go :)
Not crazy at all! That's so awesome to hear you had such a great experience at your first half 🙌