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Things I Learned While Running My First Half Marathon

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1. Running a race the day of daylight savings that requires you to show up two hours early for parking = a very early morning.

2. Over 5,500 people running = a long potty line.

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3. It helps to wave your hands up and down to make sure your cheering crowd sees you.

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4. You know a real friend when they want to get up at 5:00 am to come watch you run.

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5. There are many people much faster and more fit than you. Don’t take it personally.

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6. It feels good to finish.

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7. And to brag.

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8. It is good to have friends who push you.

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9. And to have a supportive husband and a nice camera.

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10. Plus it gives your parents something to enjoy to take their mind off of wanting you to have children.

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Finishing Time {2:04}

Would I do it again? {Yes!}

A full marathon? {Not any time soon}

After run craving? {A whole bag of Dorritos!}

What life lessons have you learned from your accomplishments?

Read more from Ashley about home, life, crafting, and life milestones at her blog Domestic Fashionista.

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KGav 5 pts

Thanks for your post! I'm running my first half on May 1 and an injury sidelined my training for more than 3 weeks. I'm just catching back up. I'm very inspired by your post and hope to draw on it to get me through many of the long miles ahead. Nice job!

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decaf_debi 5 pts

I just started running in December, did my first 5k three weeks ago (as practice getting a bib, lining up and so on), and will be doing my first half marathon this Saturday.

I've never been athletic and have two boys, ages 5 and 3. What I've learned from running is that I CAN be an athlete and that I CAN be a good influence on my boys in how to lead an active healthy life.

Debi, grinding through life at www.decafdiaries.com ( http://www.decafdiaries.com )
and paying the bills at www.brandnewconcept.com ( http://www.brandnewconcept.com )

Domestic Fashionista 9 pts

 decaf_debi Good for you!  I think that modeling this for your boys is a wonderful idea!  You all benefit!

The Green Parent 5 pts

Well done! I just completed my first half-marathon last weekend! I loved it! I signed up for another in the fall just to keep me running.

Congratulations!

Find me at....www.thegreenparent.com ( http://www.thegreenparent.com/ )

trigirl13 6 pts

I just ran my first half last July and had such a great time that I signed up for another one just a few months later. I love the tenth thing you learned...so true! Enjoy your training!

-julie

http://tri-ingtobeathletic.blogspot.com

Domestic Fashionista 9 pts

 trigirl13 haha!  yes, got to keep those parents busy!