Sunday, February 26, 2012
The Cowtown Half Marathon (Fort Worth, TX)
13.1 Finisher!!!
official chip time - 3:49:31
In Oct 2011 I committed to my first 1/2 Marathon.
I got a group together for motivation (most of whom were already runners), designed a fun shirt
Troubled Angels
"Scathingly Brilliant"
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| 30 minutes for the officially 7am starting time |
And you never know who you'll run into at such a popular event. It was quite fun seeing Trey Spalding. He warned me some about the hill between mile 8 and 9...he was NOT kidding. It's kind of cruel that you can see it for a mile before you actually start going up.
The anticipation of what was coming did help me set mind on going up it, one step at a time...All you've gotta do is take the next step!
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| Trey Spalding |
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| I found Katti (another Troubled Angel) |
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| Jill and I started together in Corral 5 |
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| 6 miles and still smiling! |
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| Just a few before I crossed the finish line, my calf muscles cramped. I fell, but with assistance was able to get back on my feet and cross the finish line. When asked if I wanted to go to First Aid I unashamedly said yes, got in the back of the golf cart. I was grateful to the attendants who stretched and massaged my calf muscles. |
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| When I was finally able to reunite with Jill, we headed to lunch. It was great way to finish the morning |
So proud of our finishers medals!!
Here's how it all began...
I started running Aug 2010 using C25K because walking wasn't enough of a cardio boost anymore (unless I walked for 2 hours at a time).
Since that time I have come to really enjoy running. (I've completed six 5Ks)
Vineyard Run 2010, Jingle Bell Run (2010 & 2011), Hot Chocolate 2011, Get You in Shape supporting Coppell Special Olympics 2011, Weight Watchers Challenge (2011)If you would have told me 20+ years ago that I would say those words and really mean it, I would have called you a liar.
So here's my advice:
- Get a good pair of shoes and the right clothes, including socks and undergarments
- Commit to the training schedule, including strength and conditioning.
- Begin with 5Ks and make sure you do a couple of 10Ks as well.
- Stick with your pace and don't be ashamed to use the run/walk interval method
- Take advantage of the water stations
All that to say...YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
The Cowtown Half Marathon (Fort Worth, TX)
13.1 Finisher!!!
official chip time - 3:49:31
