I thought I’d share a milestone with everyone this morning!
A year or two ago – as I’ve mentioned in previous posts – exercise was not a regular part of my vocabulary. But then I got into kickboxing – awesome – then I forced myself to go running (something I’ve always dreaded), and after those first few painful runs, I found myself beginning to enjoy it. I actually get up each morning now, and look forward to my runs. It’s definitely a therapy, and an addiction.
So on Sunday morning, in the beautiful, chilly breeze that flowed through the streets of Philadelphia, I completed my first half marathon. With extremely supportive friends by my side – and the amazing crowd that kept us going with cheers and bedazzled signs – we tore through the Philly Rock ‘n’ Roll half; bands played on the sidelines every few miles, which made it even cooler – and very rock ‘n’ roll, of course.
My predicted finish time: 2 hours, 30 minutes.
My official finish time: 2 hours, 30 minutes, 10 seconds. How cool is that?
Next goal: a full marathon.
Nicole Marie
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HELL YEAH!!!
Way to go Nicole.
I think anything you do is automatically rock n roll, because you’re doing it.
Ha!!! Thank you!!! Maybe it’s the tattoos making me look so rock ‘n’ roll. I make brushing my teeth look badass!!!! 😉
Haha, you know ^that guy Nicole? That’s so cool. I’m glad you found my little ole blog.
How totally fricken awesome that you just finished your first HALF MARATHON! Congrats! Any bad-ass friend of Guap is a bad-ass friend of mine. Looking forward to following you and cheering you on.
~ Christy (RoS)
PS- The VA Beach RnR 1/2 in 2010 was my very first half. They do an excellent job with their halfs; definitely a great “first” experience.
Hahaha, yes, I have had the pleasure of reading Mr. Guap’s blog for a while now! So happy to have found yours through his; his link to your post about training for your first MARATHON caught my attention! That is amazing! And thank you – it was a wonderful feeling to finish a half marathon. And I look forward to following your journey to your first 26.2 – that’s next on my list. 🙂
Oh wow! Now I can’t be proud of two miles any more. 🙂 That is awesome!
Of course you can!! I can’t believe I did it; some days even 2 is still hard. But you run, and that’s all that matters. Thank you for reading! 🙂
well done, onwards and upwards.
JIm
Thanks, Jim 🙂
An excellent achievement my friend,
now if only I could get into the training
phase, well I do walk to the car and
back so that’s a start surely 🙂 lol
Have a very nice rest
of evening Nicole Marie 🙂
Androgoth
Haha! Thank you very much 🙂 and any walking counts in my book!!! Have a wonderful night!
So cool, Nicole. Way to go!
Thank you so much, Re! 🙂
Nice work! Don’t you wish bands played on the sidelines every few miles everywhere you went in life?
Thank you! Yes I do – I feel like I’d get a lot more accomplished! 🙂
It’d be great if the bands were somehow in sync with your mood and time of day. Now we’re talking. Totally possible.
A little Nine Inch Nails when I’m angry, a little Sarah McLachlan when I’m sad, a bit of Madonna when I’m feeling dancy!
Madonna?
Yes! Madonna!
I act tough.
I am just calling back in to wish
you a wonderful rest of weekend 🙂
Androgoth
You have a wonderful Sunday! Thank you 🙂
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