Oh God, what have I done?

KayPS

@runjerseygirl

posted: 1/26/2013 at 11:15 AM

I just registered for my first half. I'm kind of freaking out.

Do you even run?

PineGroveDave

Express it.

posted: 1/26/2013 at 11:24 AM

Nice. You'll have a great time Kay. Have fun. Smile

We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us so that we become increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us, and make us kinder.
We always have the choice.

So_Im_a_Runner

posted: 1/26/2013 at 11:25 AM

You just gave your running a purpose for the next 3 months, that's what you did! Exciting stuff Smile You'll get there and be awesome.

PRs: Marathon (2:56xx; '13) Half (1:25xx; '12) 10k (40:26; '11) 5mi (29:23; '13) 5k (18:31; '11)

Dtothe2nd

BAMF

posted: 1/26/2013 at 11:45 AM

Plenty of time, you're gonna kill it! Smile

-Dave

5k 19:26 4/27/13 - 10k 41:35 1/15/13 - 20k 1:24:55 2/23/13 - HM 1:28:10 3/17/13

Upcoming - ERR 10K 5/25 - OK5K 6/8 - MS 5K 7/30 - Strider Mile 8/17 - RnR HM 9/1

KayPS

@runjerseygirl

posted: 1/26/2013 at 11:59 AM

I already have three other people to run it with. And my RP is going to do the 8k (she's doing Lehigh Valley Half the next weekend). But I'm still freaking out.

Do you even run?

Sparker1606

posted: 1/26/2013 at 12:05 PM

You will do great, your new shoes will be broken in by then too!

And you are a "Grown Ass Woman, handling my shit quite nicely thank you very much!"

Big grin

First Race

Hot Chocolate 5K Chicago November 4, 2012 30:17

Second Race

Penguin in the Park 5K Decatur Illinois March 23,2013 27:08

Scott

KayPS

@runjerseygirl

posted: 1/26/2013 at 12:06 PM

Quote from Sparker1606 on 1/26/2013 at 12:05 PM:

You will do great, your new shoes will be broken in by then too!

And you are a "Grown Ass Woman, handling my shit quite nicely thank you very much!"

LOL, this is true. Smile

Do you even run?

PineGroveDave

Express it.

posted: 1/26/2013 at 12:06 PM

Quote from KayPS on 1/26/2013 at 11:59 AM:

I already have three other people to run it with. And my RP is going to do the 8k (she's doing Lehigh Valley Half the next weekend). But I'm still freaking out.

I still remember my first. I was totally unprepared (didn't know it though) but I went in with the attitude of If I do better than 2:30 I'll be happy. I came in with 2:18. I had a blast with all the excitement. The crowds cheering us on as we went by kept me going even when my knees were saying "Umm...You can stop anytime NOW!" LOL!

We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us so that we become increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us, and make us kinder.
We always have the choice.

Robert31320

Agent of CHAOS!

posted: 1/26/2013 at 12:30 PM

You'll do great! Way to step out there and set a high goal. I need to take the same step soon.

Run till your hat drips!

Joined the Sub-30 5K club on 3/23/13

Goal Race: Savannah RnR Half Marathon on 11/9/13

Just B.S.

RUN/BIKE/SWIM REPEAT

posted: 1/26/2013 at 12:31 PM

Quote from So_Im_a_Runner on 1/26/2013 at 11:25 AM:

You just gave your running a purpose for the next 3 months, that's what you did! Exciting stuff You'll get there and be awesome.

That^^^^

And on race day you will know why it was all worth it! Smile

5k-25:29 5M-42:27 10K-54:10 1/2 - 1:57:44 FULL - 4:10:48

6 Full Marathons 25 Half Marathons (Not a Fanatic Just crazy)

wcrunner2

Middle Distance Runner

posted: 1/26/2013 at 12:34 PM

You've got plenty of company here with a number of us wondering what we've done, whether it be our first HM, our first marathon, our first ultra, or even our first 5K. You should be fine as long as you keep your goals sensible and in line with your training.

2013 Goals: Mile - 7:45 (SB 7:53.74); Run first ultra marathon (Sep 21)

FreeSoul87

!!LookAtmyAss!!