Comments on: The Joy and Pain of a First Half-marathon

By: Strautsm

Strautsm — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:33:00 +0000

Really enjoyed reading this. I just ran my first half yesterday at the Georgia Half Marathon and could relate to this on such a close level. I too had that goal of 2:30 till at about 11.5 miles I could feel my calves locking up and I was hurting pretty bad. In all honesty, I was not ready for a 13 miler as the most I had ever run was 9 miles but I gave it a go and I am very proud of myself finishing at 2:40. I started looking at all my friends times that were anywhere from 30-50 min faster than me and that hurt to see at first but we have to all be realistic with out own goals or we will never reach them. My friends all have far more experience and have run multiple 13.1 races so to compare to that would be foolish. We all have to look at our own selves and evaluate what is realistic and how much we wnt to accomplish. Great post and hope you stay with it!!

By: JPezz

JPezz — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:14:00 +0000

This was great to read. I appreciate all the detail about the experience – both mental and physical. I am running my first half at the end of the month and am a little fearful that I haven’t put in my running miles. I will find out sure enough! Thank you and Congratulations!

By: running in tucson

running in tucson — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:29:00 +0000

Hello there from the other side of the country–I just came across your blog while looking for information about half-marathons and the ‘aftermath’…I just finished my own first half-marathon yesterday up in Phoenix…nice to know you’re still running and that you went all the way to a full marathon! inspiring! Keep running!

By: Ayla

Ayla — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:29:09 +0000

Congratulations. I have been worried about my half marathon coming up- this Sunday- which is my second one (but a long time coming). Your article really brought my spirits up and inspired me to do my best. Thank you.

By: Ayla

Ayla — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:29:00 +0000

By: Raymond Pashoukos

Raymond Pashoukos — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:05:29 +0000

Congratulations on your run Mike, and that was a great blog. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to find out if you made it to the finish under your own power. Again, well done. You may have to save the wrestling for the boys… Happy Birthday

By: Raymond Pashoukos

Raymond Pashoukos — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:05:00 +0000