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Running => Running => Topic started by: Honey Badger on June 10, 2016, 12:34:02 AM

Title: My virginity
Post by: Honey Badger on June 10, 2016, 12:34:02 AM

I ran my first race tonight.
I've struggled with getting back to running regularly for nearly a year now, so I wasn't where I'd hoped to be condition-wise. Not a big deal race; it was supposed to be a 4 miler (yes, I'm only a lightweight runner!), but it was actually almost 5. Plus I walked/ran a mile from my car to the starting area.
Anyway, this was a huge race. Well over 10,000 people, I think.  I saw bib numbers higher than 10,000. Mine was in the 300's because my company is a big sponsor so we got a large group early registration.
So I ran it. Started out with several co-workers, but ended up with just me and one of them as the others were slower or walking.  I don't even know my time as I forgot to stop my watch at the finish line, but under an hour. The camaraderie is incredible.  My friend and I really helped each other.
My feet hurt.  But I'm pleased.
I'll probably do another. 😊

Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: wherestheportojohn on June 10, 2016, 07:42:43 AM

Yay! Congrats, and glad it was a positive experience!

Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: Fionn mac Cumhail on June 10, 2016, 08:28:42 AM

Quote from: Honey Badger on June 10, 2016, 12:34:02 AM

I ran my first race tonight.
I've struggled with getting back to running regularly for nearly a year now, so I wasn't where I'd hoped to be condition-wise. Not a big deal race; it was supposed to be a 4 miler (yes, I'm only a lightweight runner!), but it was actually almost 5. Plus I walked/ran a mile from my car to the starting area.
Anyway, this was a huge race. Well over 10,000 people, I think.  I saw bib numbers higher than 10,000. Mine was in the 300's because my company is a big sponsor so we got a large group early registration.
So I ran it. Started out with several co-workers, but ended up with just me and one of them as the others were slower or walking.  I don't even know my time as I forgot to stop my watch at the finish line, but under an hour. The camaraderie is incredible.  My friend and I really helped each other.
My feet hurt.  But I'm pleased.
I'll probably do another. 😊

Kick ass!!!!  And there ain't nothing lightweight about a 4+ mile race!!

Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: Belgian Lace on June 10, 2016, 10:00:52 AM

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: Virginia Plain on June 10, 2016, 10:49:10 AM

Awesome!!!
Now, when you get up to 1/2 marathon distance come out and run the Delaware 1/2 w/me in May!!

Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: JBM on June 10, 2016, 11:00:48 AM

Good job HB!

Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: Richard21142 on June 10, 2016, 11:03:12 AM

 :obh:

Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: Ice Cream on June 10, 2016, 12:49:48 PM

Good!

Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: Fast Eddie on June 10, 2016, 11:29:52 PM

 :rah:

Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: RioG on June 11, 2016, 10:13:06 AM

woot woot hb!!

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Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: diablita on June 12, 2016, 07:06:49 PM

that's awesome!  :lambie:

Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: Honey Badger on June 14, 2016, 06:39:31 AM

You guys are awesome!
Thank you all for the kudos and support.  :heartbeat: :heartbeat: :heartbeat:

Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: Arrojo on June 14, 2016, 01:53:09 PM

Congrats!  Races are fun, aren't they? 

Quote from: Honey Badger on June 10, 2016, 12:34:02 AM

I'll probably do another. 😊

 :heartbeat:

Title: Re: My virginity
Post by: nneJ on June 14, 2016, 02:42:22 PM

 :ok:

Good job!

 :runner: