# not the smartest idea... 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… ## Thread In General · started by asia · 8 replies - **Category:** [General](https://nihonken.org/community/c/general) - **Forum:** [Nihon Ken Forum](https://nihonken.org/community/) ## asia · 2008-10-21T01:09:49.000Z 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 · 2008-10-21T01:19:48.000Z You just need some dog licks for those blisters! Hope you feel better. Put your feet up! ## the_november_rain · 2008-10-21T01:23:19.000Z great job! i know that takes a lot of hard work. ## asia · 2008-10-21T02:23:19.000Z 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 · 2008-10-21T10:36:22.000Z 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 (moderator) · 2008-10-21T10:51:14.000Z 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 (moderator) · 2008-10-22T01:29:18.000Z 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 · 2008-10-22T01:41:55.000Z 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 · 2008-10-23T02:14:01.000Z 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!!) --- **Navigate:** [Forum home](https://nihonken.org/community/?format=md) · [Sitemap](https://nihonken.org/community/sitemap.xml)