Mini-Goal Photo Album - 1st Half Marathon - Pics

I'm on cloud nine, I ran my 1st 1/2 marathon today. I was shooting for 2hr 10 min and I came in just under at 2hr 9min. Still feeling that runners high! I hate to admit it because I've been complaining the past 3 weeks about all the training but I AM HOOKED! Not so sure a full marathon is in my future but I'm pretty sure I'll do a 1/2 again next year :D

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon & Half Marathon 2009

Me & my running buddy Thomas, It was 30 degrees this morning...BURRH!
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Running across the Ambassador Bridge for a couple of miles in Canada. We took the Detroit-Winsor tunnel back to the US.
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I made it! And my results...
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Ohhh Congrats!!! You are my hero!! I couldn't even run a mile without feeling like I'm dying... we have very close to the same stats and so I'm really excited to see your results!! You give me a great amount of inspiriation... How did you lose your weight? When did you start? How did you start a running routine?

You friggin rock, girl!! :woohoo:

Congrats! Such a huge accomplishment. Do you think you ever want to run a full? (I asked my sister this after her first 1/2 and her response was "no f***ing way!" haha)

:congrat: That's a great time!

Congratulations! You look so pumped up in the second picture. I love it!

WOW! You are amazing, woman! We have about the same stats as well and you are absolutely inspiring to me! Congrats!

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WOW aren't you something! Actually you're a couple of somethings: inspiring, amazing and down right determined! You have to be these things to have been so successful with your weight loss - and now a marathon? WOW!

Thanks so much for sharing - the smile on your face is worth a million dollars - you have me smiling, too.

Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

Very cool! I just did my first half marathon a bit over a month ago (nowhere near as good a time, but I completed it - finish line in my avvy! :) That's just awesome you did it - isn't it such a marvelous feeling? I'm aiming for a full marathon next year.

:woohoo: I'd like to do something like that someday!

Well done! I am so impressed with your accomplishment!

Cheers,

J

good 4 you !
i cant wait until i run the disneyland half in september

Fantastic! Great work--what an exciting time!

On a related note, three runners dropped and passed away in the Detroit Marathon. I wonder whats up with that--I think they were all pretty young too..

:DThanks everyone it was a blast!

Ohhh Congrats!!! You are my hero!! I couldn't even run a mile without feeling like I'm dying... we have very close to the same stats and so I'm really excited to see your results!! You give me a great amount of inspiriation... How did you lose your weight? When did you start? How did you start a running routine?

Thank you BrittniMarie :hug: Trust me I though I would die running a year ago too! I started losing weight in Sept 08 and I lost the weight by counting calories and working out. I weigh all my foods and plan 90% of my meals in advance. You can PM me if you want more details. As for the running I started running in Dec 09 using the C25K program and ran my 1st 5K in Feb 09.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Since then I've entered a more races a couple of 5K's, 2 10K's and one 15K. I started training for the 1/2 marathon using this training plan: http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm I just repeated most of the weeks since I trained for 22 weeks.

Before losing the weight I ran when I was in the Army from 97-01 but I HATED running back then, I think it was because I had to do it not because I wanted to do it. But now I LOVE it, the training is still hard, but the races are so much fun. There is something about having an event/goal that really keeps me motivated.

Don't be scared to give it a try, you can do it too! The 1st 5K I finished on the treadmill without stopping to walk took me 39min 02sec. Last week I did my best treadmill time 26min 12sec :D


Congrats! Such a huge accomplishment. Do you think you ever want to run a full? (I asked my sister this after her first 1/2 and her response was "no f***ing way!" haha)

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Mile 12 was killer yesterday I couldn't imagine doing that whole run over again...arrh Can I do a full most likely (at a much slower pace), do I want to do a full??? Right now no but never say never right :dizzy:


Very cool! I just did my first half marathon a bit over a month ago (nowhere near as good a time, but I completed it - finish line in my avvy! :) That's just awesome you did it - isn't it such a marvelous feeling? I'm aiming for a full marathon next year.

Yes, it as a marvelous feeling Tibouchina! One of the best things I like about running is that it's you against the clock. How exciting that you are doing a full next year. Have you decided which one? Have you decided which training program you are going to follow? Good luck, what a fantastic journey!

I must say a full does sound appealing but this is the 1st time since starting this journey that I don't have another fitness goal lined up. I'm conflicted about where to go from here. I like running, I like lifting weights, I've thought about doing a figure competition or maybe trying a sprint triathlon. I'm on vacation this week and I'm taking a week off from working out. I need some time to think about what's next.

congrats i wish to do something like that in the future

Fantastic! Great work--what an exciting time!

On a related note, three runners dropped and passed away in the Detroit Marathon. I wonder whats up with that--I think they were all pretty young too..

Thanks Thighs and yes, I did hear about that. I'm in shock, all I can say is that I offer my sincerest condolences to the families that lost loved ones.

Here is the local article if anyone is interested: http://www.freep.com/article/20091018/SPORTS23/91018016/?imw=Y

Wow that is amazing! Grats! I love following your results and how much you have changed. I had to take a second look at your avatar before I realized it was you. What an amazing accomplishment. You are a HUGE inspiration for me. I hope to be in your shoes one day :)

Very well done - congratulations!

I have not run in years, but I did run a marathon in college - a big mistake I made was not to have a plan in place to sustain my metabolism after the race. I lowered my exercise levels so much afterward (& not my caloric intake) that it was the beginning of my weight gain - totally my fault, of course, but something to keep in mind.

I'm thrilled for you! (And if you decide a marathon is in your future, I have no doubt that you can do it, & do it well!)

Wow! I would love to do something like that one day. What an inspiration! :D

PammyFl & Hamoco350 thanks so much :hug: Over a year ago I found 3FC and thought WOW look at what these women are doing on here, I hope I can do it to. I did and so can YOU!

Very well done - congratulations!

I have not run in years, but I did run a marathon in college - a big mistake I made was not to have a plan in place to sustain my metabolism after the race. I lowered my exercise levels so much afterward (& not my caloric intake) that it was the beginning of my weight gain - totally my fault, of course, but something to keep in mind.

I'm thrilled for you! (And if you decide a marathon is in your future, I have no doubt that you can do it, & do it well!)

Thanks bcort and excellent point! This past month I haven't lost any weight I've been maintaining because all these long runs make me HUNGRY and it's not always the same day sometimes my appetite is voracious 2-3 days afterwards.

Starting next week (I'm on vacation this week and I'm not worried about working out or calories, sometimes you need to do that) I will have to have to lower my calories again but that's okay I'm going do it slowly drop maybe 200 per week until I see the scale move down again. I've been eating on avg 2500 cal per day the past 4 weeks or so, plenty of room to move down again.

Thank for looking out ;)

Congrats! What an achievement, you should be so proud of yourself!

Wow! You look amazing, what an inspiration you are!! Congrats on the Marathon I have to admit you are exactly where I want to be in a year. Right now I can run 5 minutes at a time it has taken me 3 months to get to that point I hate to run, but I want to run so badly I just keep at it. Thank you for the inspiration!! I would love to pm you about your eating habits if that were ok?
Congrats to you, I am sure you are so so proud!!

That is just so awesome! Congrats!!!

Yes, it as a marvelous feeling Tibouchina! One of the best things I like about running is that it's you against the clock. How exciting that you are doing a full next year. Have you decided which one? Have you decided which training program you are going to follow? Good luck, what a fantastic journey!

I must say a full does sound appealing but this is the 1st time since starting this journey that I don't have another fitness goal lined up. I'm conflicted about where to go from here. I like running, I like lifting weights, I've thought about doing a figure competition or maybe trying a sprint triathlon. I'm on vacation this week and I'm taking a week off from working out. I need some time to think about what's next.

I haven't decided which one yet. I'm thinking of doing one in a foreign country to make it that much more exciting :) Maybe Germany or Italy or Ireland...

Otherwise, I might do the full version of the half I did. It was so much fun, and the first half is downhill, so that would help. I am still just so amused that they give everyone who finishes a bag of potatoes, among other goodies (it WAS Idaho, after all). I love it!

I need to find the website for the training plan I was considering. I don't think I will do it for at least 7-9 months, so I have time. Right now Im working on the Couch to 5K so I can start jogging my 5Ks more.

A figure competition or sprint triathlon would be awesome! Good luck with whatever you choose. A tri of some sort is in my sights too.

Yay for you!

FANTASTIC!! HUGE CONGRATS!!! What a wonderful accomplishment. You look fabulous and happy! :D

GREAT JOB!

I did mine in 2:21 and it was so hard! I hope to beat my time next year!

Wow, congratulations!!!! A half marathon is a lot of running, I still struggle with 3 miles some nights. I'm so inspired by the progress you have made in such a short amount of time.

Congratulations! I know how much training and dedication this takes. Well done! :carrot:

i'm signing up for the Chicago Marathon next October. My sister and some friends are going to do it. I am really excited about it.

outstanding!!

daniela, Wow!!! Thanks for sharing this. I checked out your blog and the progress photos and I am bowled over!! :spin: You have come FAR!! :yes: You give me inspiration too because I have been stuck at a point of non-belief for years now. I cannot imagine myself having a lean, thin body, at all! I just can't. I do a lot of weight training and somehow the feeling of strength and the muscle has me believing (rock hard belief too) that I can never look lean. Though your weight training is probably different, I just love seeing how you have become quite the athlete. Thank you again and best of luck with everything !! :wave:

wow, what an accomplishment that is!!! congrats!!!

Congratulations. I looked at your progress pics and you are such an inspiration. Wow is all I can say.