Wednesday, August 10, 2011

My first LONG run

These words I came across today really hit home, it make me think...
I claim these words for myself.

Today I went out for my long run, I had 16km ( 9.9 miles ) in mind as last week I ran 14km ( 8.6 miles ) and have two weeks to build up to 20km, ( 12.42 miles ) in preparation for my 21km ( 13 miles ) Half Marathon on Sunday 4 September in Fulda.

When I started the run I thought to myself * Go for 20km *
But then thought NO...I need to do this slowly
So set out to run a 18km ( 11.18 miles )

That's what I did...
It was tough, my legs were heavy and sore
But my HR was low so I knew I was fine..
Coming back I started adding intervals into my run...
The last section was all up hill, which was really hard, but I kept my pace at a constant pace up the hills...
I never walked....NOT ONE SINGLE STEP.
I won't allow myself to walk anymore...I'm a slave driver even unto myself :)

I started running nearly 3 years ago at 46 years old, and this was my longest run
It did make me feel good, I feel I can now do the 21 as I did have the extra energy to do another 3km ( 1.8 miles )
I cannot explain in words how excited I felt when I finished this run...
I feel I have achieved something
I message my son to tell him the news as he is the one who has challenged me to do a Half Marathon...
My hubby was waiting for my call as well...he was so excited for me...

Next Wednesday my neighbor who is going to run the half with me and I are going to run 20km together....I need her so see my pace.
I did 18km in 1 hour 59.29
Not fast....but I don't want fast, I just want to finish...

I have registered for the Half marathon...





The way I see it, isn't necessarily the way you see it.

7 comments:

  1. You registered?!?!?! Thats great to hear... you can do this... if I will be in town that day maybe I can cheer for you there anyhow...
    and again...
    I AM SURE YOU CAN DO THIS

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  2. YAHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. Once again ... so proud of you Marcelle. I knew you could do this. You will finish your half no problem. And your time is respectable. Be very proud! I know exactly the feeling your describing with finishing such a long distance for the first time. You feel like you can do ANYTHING in the world. Amazing feeling!

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  4. Congratulations: you did it! Fantastic Marcelle!
    And to me that's not a slow run, I think it's fast so well done! You can do it, you're ready.

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  5. Good for you and congratulations on accomplishing this - isn't it a great feeling? Now you know you will be fine for your half marathon, so you can look forward to it and enjoy it!

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  6. Soooooooooooooooo happy Happy for you your such strong women congratulations I new you could do well done my friend keep going.Takecare....Have a great day.:) :):)

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  7. Hi my friend the Anonymous was me dont no how this work Rita:)

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