Think positive. Don't start too fast. Have fun. The work has been done. Your training will lead you to a good day.
”Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.”
Tomas
Good luck!
Trust your training, you won't need luck
Perfect weather. Have fun.
Short term goal: 17:59 5K
Mid term goal: 2:54:59 marathon
Long term goal: To say I've been a runner half my life. (I started running at age 45).
Former Bad Ass
Damaris
Runs4Sanity
*Do It For Yourself, Do It Because They Said It Was Impossible, Do It Because They Said You Were Incapable*
PRs
5k - 24:15 (7:49 min/mile pace)
10k - 51:47 (8:16 min/mile pace)
15k -1:18:09 (8:24 min/mile pace)
13.1 - 1:53:12 (8:39 min/mile pace)
26:2 - 4:14:55 (9:44 min/mile)
Return To Racing
Relax and have fun. Welcome Back.
Hey KristyRTT, 2:20 is not pretty slow for a first half marathon...it's pretty awesome! Remember to relax, breath, & enjoy the view.
Good wishes to you...
Have fun, enjoy the experience.
Kristi, I hope you have a great time!
Good luck. Boot it in the ass.
Good luck, KristiRTT! Thinking of you.
Wickedly Average
Good luck, Kristi!
Tom (formerly known as PhotogTom)
5K - 25:16, 10K - 55:31, 15K - 1:20:55, HM - 1:54:54
I'm thinking about you right now and I hope that you're running strong and happy!
PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013
Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013
18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010
I will write a full RR later but I finished 2:09 and barely standing!!! I left everything on the course! Thanks for all the well wishes and support!
Completed my first half marathon 2:09:04!!!