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advice for first 1/2 marathon

guest — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:33:24 GMT

Well I did it. Completed my first 1/2 this past Saturday. My garmin flaked out and there were only 3 mile markers with time so I had no clue what my pace was during the race. I ended up finishing in 2:19:03. My goal was just to finish strong. I wish the time was better but I'll work on that for the next one!! It was a blast and I am pretty proud of myself. Felt great after race . Took yesterday off and ran 5.8 today in 52 minutes.

advice for first 1/2 marathon

guest — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 14:16:15 GMT

Well my first half is this upcoming Saturday. I am excited. My goal was just to finish strong and not have a set goal time. I am 49, have been running(for exercise)for years but have never entered any races. My 29 year old niece has motivated me to enter a race and my last 12 weeks of training I have really pushed myself. I have read a lot online about pacing, nutrition etc and I think I am prepared but since this is my first race there still is a lot of unknown. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 12:16:48 GMT

9.25 miles in 1 hour 35 minutes. Last long run before my first 1/2 next Saturday.