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Hurricane Half Marathon

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Member Since:

Dec 31, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I'm new to running scene.  My father, brother and brother-in-law have all ran marathons, so I thought I'd give running a try.

First 1/2 ( Hurricane 1/2 May 3, 2008) 2:04

2nd 1/2 (Bryce Canyon 1/2 July 19th) 2:09

Coming off an injury (Excuses, Excuses!!)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Get some 5K's, 10K's and a few half marathons under my belt. Stay injury free to run the 2009 St. George Marathon.

Long-Term Running Goals:

2009 STG Marathon!!!!!!!!!!

Personal:

 1 daughter who want to be a runner.  She wants to be fast like her  uncle and grandpa, not slow like her mom.

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Sat, May 03, 2008
Race: Hurricane Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 02:04:11, Place overall: 89, Place in age division: 31
Total Distance
13.10

This was my first half and I felt really, really good!!  At every mile marker I would think, "another mile already".  Not that I was going all that fast or anything, I just felt good.  My dad ran the 5K and then came back and met me at about mile 8.5.  He runs faster than me so for the last 4 miles or so he pushed me.  Up until that point I was just running at a very comfortable pace and not pushing it at all.  I am glad he motivated me and it felt amazing to finish that much stronger.  I am very happy with my time.  All week I have been thinking if I finish in under 2:30, I will be happy, so I am very stoked with my time!! 

Glad to be running and glad to have my first 1/2 under my belt. 

Comments
From Kim on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 14:20:37

You have great reason to be stoked! Very good race! When you come in 25 minutes before what you "hoped" to come in at, that is something to cheer about! I hope you relish the great feeling all day and all week long! Good job!

From Lybi on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 17:26:13

Great job! Wow, you must be really fit to feel this good after your very first half. Congratulations! What an amazing time, too! This is not an easy course.

And just so I can be consistent...how 'bout changing that name?

From Christi on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 21:24:03

CONGRATS! You should be very proud of yourself, feeling the miles fly by is a great sign that you are in top shape!

From slowpoke on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 21:29:48

Thanks for the comments. I am way stoked and have some great motivation now to push myself to improve each run.

As the day moves on, my legs are feeling it and tomorrow I am sure I will just be loving it. Like I said before, I did and do feel amazing and definately better than I would have ever dreamed.

Thanks again for the comments.

From Jill on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 01:20:54

Congrats Jan! You are my idol!

From Kelly on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 05:32:01

Congratulations on a wonderful time in your first half! And clearly your mental preparedness is in good shape as you were not dreading each mile as you ran. Good work all around.

From slowpoke on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 10:18:56

Thats the first and last time I will hear that from you Jill!! Huh!?

I feel good about all of it and having each mile go so fast just amazed me. I kept expecting it to be different, but then every mile would be there again. It was awesome and I couldn't have asked for a better first.

Thanks guys!!!

From Brent on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 23:15:24

Slowpoke, 200 commando points for the PR and huge improvement over the last few months. I really don't think you are slowpoke, time for a new handle.

Pre handle: (Look out Her I come) (chicka moving on up),

Stay Cool, no slowpoke, B of BS Rools out

From slowpoke on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 10:19:50

I am quite happy with my improvement. I love to be running and I like my name. Compared to alot of people, I am slow, that doesn't mean I am not feeling good about my running.

Thanks for the ideas though!!

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