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Last post: Apr 14, 2009 4:22 AM by Laydney RSS
Joanne52 Rookie
Joanne52
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Apr 10, 2009 8:58 AM

My first half marathon...walker

Hi... this is my first half-marathon, and I just want to finish... actually looking at 3:30-4:00 finish...do not care if I am last, but I do not want to be an embarrassment!  Is there anyone out there who walks as slowly as this, and is this ok?  Thanks!!?:|

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1. Apr 10, 2009 1:56 PM in response to: Joanne52
Re: My first half marathon...walker

Don't worry about the time, just enjoy the moment.




Next up:  Rocket City Marathon (12/12), then Recover from the Holidays 50K(12/31), Mountain Midst 1/23/10

Laydney Rookie
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2. Apr 13, 2009 11:02 AM in response to: Joanne52
Re: My first half marathon...walker

This is my first 1/2 marathon as well and I just want to finish!  I jave been jogging/walking but it is much harder than I thought.  (Who thought 2 kids and a full time job would make these things difficult?:D )  I am with you, I just want to finish and have fun!  Good luck!

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3. Apr 13, 2009 2:14 PM in response to: Joanne52
Re: My first half marathon...walker

 

Congratulations on your goal!

 

 

I agree that you should just go out there and enjoy the event.

 

 

HAVE FUN!

 

 

Joanne52 Rookie
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4. Apr 13, 2009 2:30 PM in response to: KHW
Re: My first half marathon...walker

Thanks for all of the positive encouragement!!!  I am looking forward to this!  I am truly a "late bloomer"... 57 years old, lost 70 pounds, and LOVE walking!  See all of you in May!!:x

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5. Apr 13, 2009 2:56 PM in response to: Joanne52
Re: My first half marathon...walker

AWESOME JOANNE!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

Plus those Young studly Marines will be putting that Medal around your neck........

 

 

see you there,

 

 

Dennis




It's not only about finishing, its about finishing healthy!
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6. Apr 14, 2009 4:22 AM in response to: Joanne52
Re: My first half marathon...walker

 

70 pounds!  wow that is fabulous!  good for you!  Less than 5 weeks to go!!

 

 

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