not the smartest idea...

asia

About 9 months ago I signed up for a half marathon. Training for it was a big influence behind me looking into adopting a dog (though there are also many others). Unfortunately, work has become so crazy that the last decent run I logged was about a month ago. Yesterday I SLOWLY made my way through the half marathon. I now have a couple blisters and a very sore body to show for my lack of preparation. I am also painfully aware how lonely 13 miles can be by yourself!! I can't wait until I get a position with less travel!

MommyofNiko

You just need some dog licks for those blisters!
Hope you feel better. Put your feet up!

the_november_rain

great job! i know that takes a lot of hard work.

asia

Thanks to you both!
I just would have been nice to do a better job.
Rachael: I wish I had dog licks for the blisters - or at least to go with me! All in time though...

scientiste

hooray for finishing! I ran a half a year ago and you should be so proud just to have run your first half Here's to many more!

ljowen123

Think of this as your starting point - when I first starting walking again (I used to run, but I've had some knee,ankle, etc. issues), I couldn't do a mile without thinking I was dying. Before my latest injury, I was doing 3 miles a day comfortably. My goal is to do a 10K in under an hour - may not seem like much to some, but for me that would be huge. Now, you are in a position to have your baseline time and pain and an easier way to mark when you surpass these points in the future.

Sangmort

That's awesome Amber!


One of my reasons for wanting a dog is also to have a companion for my daily walks Though, I've always wanted a dog since I was little and it's just the one thing I've never had, hence why it is my current ambition. ~

baanton

Amber: Congrats on the half-marathon, and good for you for finishing even though runnning "alone". I have walked 3 full marathons and 1 half marathon. Lots of time and effort getting ready, whether walking or running! Applaud yourself -- you deserve it!

asia

Thank you all for your support and encouragement!

baanton - "3 full marathons" - that's great! I can't imagine!! Hopefully I'll get there someday!

LJ - thanks - I was always involved in athletics while I was in school, and I think I just took being in shape for granted. It was about a year ago I noticed a few red flags, like shortness of breath, which gave me a reality check. Learning to push myself for myself and not for the team or the coach is a new experience. (and if you would have seen me 9 months ago, a 10K in under 3 would have been amazing!!)