RunningAHEAD - Topic: First race ever...

Chenille

posted: 6/7/2008 at 3:16 PM
modified: 6/7/2008 at 3:17 PM

3 years and 4 stress fractures later.....I started and finished my first race....without cracking myself up Big grin

Thanks to the many members of RA who supported me with their sage training advice, encouraged me through cross training, and listened to my whining over the last few years....you know who you are Wink

I'm not sure I would have kept at it this long if it weren't for you, and I am so glad I kept trying to make running work Smile

RA is the best, and not just because of the great training log Smile

Special thanks to Eric, for making this space happen Smile

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away...(unkown)

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celiacChris

3Days4Cure

posted: 6/7/2008 at 3:23 PM

Chenille--Congratulations on finishing the race. It sounds like a long and hard road that you conquered. Amazing and inspiring.

Chris
PRs: 27:26 5k/ 49:52 5mi/ 58:17 10k/ 2:09:24 half/ 5:13:17 Full

Post-Bipolar PRs: 38:35 5k/ 1:09:34 8k/ 1:09:39 5mi/ 1:33:03 10k/ 3:20:40 Half

2022 Goals

Back to 10k

Sockoni

posted: 6/7/2008 at 3:27 PM
modified: 6/7/2008 at 3:50 PM

Talk about making someone's day! Cheryl, you just made mine!! AWESOME. Congratulations not only on your first race, but a great time. I read your log report- funny how you passed that guy! Best part is, though, no pain. Man, I can't even say how happy I am for you. You have persevered and shown the old adage holds true- where there' s a will there's certainly a way. WOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Way to go!!! ((((CHERYL))))

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 6/7/2008 at 3:47 PM

Yay, girl! You're a racer, now! Big grin

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Teresadfp

One day at a time

posted: 6/7/2008 at 8:21 PM

Congratulations, Cheryl! You look great in the skirt! I think you're lying about your age, though - no way you're that old!!

obiebyke

posted: 6/7/2008 at 8:35 PM

Whoa, and you started with a 12K! Very hardcore. Nice job!

Call me Ray (not Ishmael)

BadDawg

posted: 6/7/2008 at 8:50 PM

Quote from Chenille on 6/7/2008 at 3:16 PM:

I am so happy that this first race went so well!!!!!!!!

That says it all, WELL DONE! Keep up the great work.

E.J.
Greater Lowell Road Runners
Cry havoc and let slip the dawgs of war!

May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your SPF30, may the rains fall soft upon your sweat-wicking hat, and until you hit the finish line may The Flying Spaghetti Monster hold you in the hollow of His Noodly Appendage.

gumhead

Flat footer

posted: 6/7/2008 at 9:13 PM

Awesome job!!!

jlynnbob

You'll ruin your knees!

posted: 6/8/2008 at 8:52 AM

saaaaaaaaweeeeeet! Told you so, Lynn B

""...the truth that someday, you will go for your last run. But not today—today you got to run." - Matt Crownover (after Western States)

jeffreyvollum

posted: 6/8/2008 at 11:10 AM

Congratulations - hoping for many more race reports from you! Big grin

"You can't have everything. Where would you put it?" - Steven Wright

Mississippi

posted: 6/8/2008 at 11:18 AM

Congratulations!!! We knew you'd kick some serious race butt! Yes

Michelle

DrewEOB

Lazy idiot

posted: 6/8/2008 at 12:55 PM

Congrats, Cheryl. Now on to the next one!

Tick tock

Chenille

posted: 6/8/2008 at 2:50 PM
modified: 6/8/2008 at 2:51 PM

Thanks, peeps! Smile

still on cloud 9 Big grin

Teresa - that's sweet - let you in on my secret....strength training, it's made a huge difference Wink

Joni!!!!! So glad I made your day - you made mine Smile

Ummm, Lynn - you told me I would be able to keep other runners in sight.....there were a few sections when I felt I was all alone Roll eyes

Luckily - the race was very well marked and there were people to direct the racers at every turn.

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away...(unkown)

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Daddyo

Go Pre!

posted: 6/8/2008 at 3:10 PM

YOU WORE A SKIRT?!?!??!?! just kidding Smile

great job.

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Chenille

posted: 6/8/2008 at 3:15 PM

Quote from Daddyo on 6/8/2008 at 3:10 PM:

YOU WORE A SKIRT?!?!??!?! just kidding great job.

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away...(unkown)

• Go With The Flow
• Thyroid Support Group

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