For those of you that didn't know, I started running July of 07 to help me with my health. (I have lower my blood pressure, and put my cholesterol in the normal range!) It has been 7 months now and I have made one "long" step towards my goal of completing a full marathon. Today I traveled to Carlsbad, CA to run my first 1/2 Marathon, and I completed it! I was a little off my time that I have been working on, but still completed it in 1:54! My goal was 1:44 but around the 10 mile mark I started cramping in my legs. I was sweating more I thought and didn't get enough sodium in my system. (Oh well, I will be running another one in March.) The coarse was beautiful! At the 3 mile mark the road went directly beside the ocean and you couldn't ask for a better view. I ran with a few guys from work and we all did well. The guy running with me is "Pro-Triathlete" who kept me on my marks. (that is until the cramps set in) I will say it was tough, but well worth it. I like the fact that I can push myself further than I thought possible when the going gets tough.
7 comments:
Way to Go!!! Where is Glenn's finisher medal?
Congratulations I knew you would do it!
Thanks! I will get to my goal eventually! Now... are you ready to start running with me on a few 5k's? Trust me, we'll take it easy.
yeah! We had no idea you were doing this! Good for you!
G & P
We had a bet at work last year and the looser had to get into a "speedo". So... I lost 27lbs and started running! It has really been great for me. My Blood pressure is under control and my cholesterol is now normal with NO meds! My goal is a full marathon and work my way towards a triathalon. I will eventually get there!!!
YEA UNCLE TOM!! We are so proud of you!
steph might think you were cute in a speedo...on second thought...is anyone cute in a speedo? :) Congrats! Our kids do deserve our best!~P
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