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04-21-2013, 01:00 PM

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Coldfusion

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Newhope, you finished the half-marathon in 2:25!

That's AWESOME!

04-21-2013, 03:38 PM

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samwitch

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Congrats! That's the best feeling: crossing the finish line.

04-21-2013, 04:52 PM

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newhope01

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It was.

thanks everyone for all your kind words.

04-21-2013, 06:39 PM

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YAY!!!! That's wonderful!! 2:25 is a great time, OMG, and for your first?! Inspiring, NewHope...

04-21-2013, 06:52 PM

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Great work! 2:25 isn't bad at all!

And, you only trained for three weeks!

04-21-2013, 08:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by newhope01

Runner camaraderie is nothing like I have ever seen before. Everyone was so kind and supportive.

"The reason we race isn't so much to beat each other...but to be with each other." Christopher McDougall

04-21-2013, 08:27 PM

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newhope01

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I love that quote soberlicious! It's so true.

04-21-2013, 08:36 PM

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Mizzuno

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Great time. I am so happy for you. I am sure that you feel pretty good about it. Running a half is really a challenge. You my friend are a ROCKSTAR! Any plans for another?

04-22-2013, 09:08 PM

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newhope01

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Thank you so much for the kind words mizzuno. I do plan on doing another half fairly soon. I think if I properly trained I would have done much better. My ultimate goal is to complete an ironman, always wanted to but thought that I couldn't handle the running portion. Maybe with time, I could.

04-22-2013, 09:12 PM

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newhope01

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I think the best part that came out of running for me, was that my desire to consume alcohol has diminished dramatically. I can't believe I've been sober this long.