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Shawna F.
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Half Marathon Approaching, Need Motivating Friends!

posted 10 months ago | Report

OK... not my best subject title, but it gets the point across. I signed up for my first half marathon in November and I start training with a running group through my local running store in August.

I'm awful at running by myself and know I'll need a little motivation to hit the road on my 'homework' days, so new friends are welcome and appreciated!

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  • Avery
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    Great job signing up for your first half! It can be tough trucking to get there.. but it's SO worth it :) FR sent.

    posted 10 months ago

  • Shawna F.
    Shawna F. Sendmail
    in reply to what Avery said:Great job signing up for your first half! It can be tough trucking to get there.. but it's SO worth it :) FR sent.

    Thanks! I'm looking forward to it, but I think mostly I'm just glad it will be in November so I don't have to run in the heat :)

    posted 10 months ago

  • Seth F.
    Seth F. Sendmail

    motivation on it's way....you can do it...we all need some every now and again. my first marathon is coming up in September.

    posted 10 months ago

  • Liz G.
    Liz G. Sendmail

    Congrats on signing up for your first half. You will have an amazing time!

    posted 10 months ago

  • Molly W.
    Molly W. Sendmail

    I'm in! I've never run a half, but hope to within the next year. I'll be rooting for you, Shawna!

    posted 10 months ago

  • Shawna F.
    Shawna F. Sendmail

    Thanks everyone! I added the races I'm doing on my DM profile and then had a bit of a breakdown when I realized they aren't that far away... HOLY COW! Guess it's time to get my butt in gear :)

    posted 10 months ago

  • Jennifer P.
    Jennifer P. Sendmail

    I signed up for one in October and then realized today that it's only 10 weeks away! Slightly freaking out!

    You can do it!

    posted 10 months ago

  • Sara S.
    Sara S. Sendmail

    Good luck on your first half! All the work you're doing now will pay off on race day. FR sent and more motivation will come your way!

    GOOD LUCK!

    posted 10 months ago

  • Jeff J.PRO
    Jeff J. Sendmail

    Congrats on signing up for your first half!

    posted 10 months ago

  • Brian H.
    Brian H. Sendmail

    Congrats on signing up for your first half! You can do this.

    posted 10 months ago

  • Rob L.
    Rob L. Sendmail

    That is great that you are jumping in with both feet. You CAN finish a half marathon and it does feel great crossing the finish line.
    FR sent

    posted 10 months ago

  • Jennifer
    Jennifer Sendmail

    Im running my first in october and am definitely lacking motivation lately and its freakin me out! Good luck to you!

    posted 10 months ago

  • Shawna F.
    Shawna F. Sendmail
    in reply to what said:Im running my first in october and am definitely lacking motivation lately and its freakin me out! Good luck to you!

    You can do it!! I'm getting nervous about training after a poor run last week, but I think as long as I cross the finish line upright I'll be happy :)

    posted 10 months ago | edited 10 months ago

  • Doug
    Doug Sendmail

    Sent! Let's get it goin! Anyone else needing friends feel free to request.

    posted 10 months ago | edited 10 months ago

  • Leane
    Leane Sendmail

    that's great! you will fall in love with it...once it is over! LOL! then, you'll have to sign up for another.
    Best of Luck to You!!

    posted 10 months ago

  • Colleen W.
    Colleen W. Sendmail

    Stick to the schedule even on days when you don't feel 100%. Training for my first half this year. Chart on the wall telling me what I have done, have to do, and what's coming up is keeping me consistent. GL!!

    posted 10 months ago

  • Bryan P.
    Bryan P. Sendmail

    You might try short, easy, runs so that they don't seem so unpalatable, and try to stick with a schedule of 4 runs per week. Sooner than you know, you'll be enjoying the runs and wanting to go faster and longer :-)

    Can always use new friends!!

    posted 10 months ago

  • Hallie H.
    Hallie H. Sendmail

    FR sent! I am doing my first half in October an am doing a bit of freaking out myself that it is right around the corner! Motivation coming your way!!

    posted 10 months ago

  • Rayna A.
    Rayna A. Sendmail

    Congrats on signing up! I really want to run a half. Maybe one day I will work up the nerve and sign up for one. Until then, I will live vicariously through you and be an awesome cheerleader/motivator. Friend request sent!

    posted 10 months ago

  • GavinPRO
    Gavin Sendmail

    FR sent, hello

    posted 10 months ago

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