I'm only going half the way, not all the way.

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I am going to run my first half marathon. This weekend. In Utah. With no prior training. On a whim. With my two sisters who have been training.

The furthest I have ever ran in my life is just over 10 miles. I haven't ran for fitness since January and that was only 4 miles.

And I have never jogged or ran on pavement further than 3 miles. I always run off road on trails and such. Dirt!

I will finish, no matter what. And if I beat my sisters that will be even sweeter! I mean, I am the older brother!

Half marathon, you and I are going allllllll the way!

Comments

  1. John4/14/10, 1:19 AM

    Good luck! My advice: go slow at the beginning. My problem with running races is that I always start off way too fast and burn out too soon. Otherwise, have a good time!

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  2. Lezlie4/14/10, 9:40 AM

    Can't wait!
    See you tomorrow.

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  3. Rowdy4/14/10, 10:36 AM

    well, the real reason i am going up there is to see my dad who is having open heart surgery.

    my sisters just threw this idea out there and i took the bait. hahaha

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  4. Molly4/18/10, 6:12 PM

    So you did beat me barely, I don't think you should count your bathroom break!:> Next year, just wait! Good job brother!

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