I did it.....

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  1. stampin_rachel

    stampin_rachel The Lost Spice Girl

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    I registered for my first half marathon in August. The Biggest Loser is coming to Erie, PA and I am so excited. I feel a bit sick thinking about 13.1 miles, but I figured since it is in August I should have enough time to get back into shape:yesss
     
  2. Angie4b1g

    Angie4b1g A hundred jobs but Bob Villa ain't one

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    Awesome! It'll be so fun!!
     
  3. talktoheather

    talktoheather The 102nd Dalmatian.

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    oh im so excited for you Rachel!
     
  4. Karen

    Karen Wiggle it, just a little bit!

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    How exciting! I know you can do it and you'll feel so awesome when you can say you've done it! :) Is your foot all better?

    Do you have a work out plan that you're using to work up to 13? My Hubby just did his first half marathon in Oct and he found some online plan that he followed and liked. And I'm sure Angie will have lots of resources too, but let me know if you're interested in what he used.
     
  5. Trista

    Trista I'm Working On It

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    Exciting news Rachel. You know that we are cheering you on!! ;)
     
  6. alb52

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    ohhh congrats & have fun! it's such a great distance!
     
  7. amandac

    amandac Read, or Run? Hmmm ...

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    you go Rachel!!!
     
  8. mirjam

    mirjam mirjam

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    Woot! Go Rachel!!!!
     
  9. Mi Monteiro

    Mi Monteiro I shot that egg dead

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    Congratulations Rachel, I am cheering you on!!
     
  10. dennydenny

    dennydenny Why can't it snow in the Bahamas?

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    How exciting!!!! :yippee
    What is your workout plan? it's my dream to run a half marathon :heartlub
     
  11. nfenchak

    nfenchak Where is my personal shopper?

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    that is great, you will feel so accomplished when you are done!!
     
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    paula kesselring Designer

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  13. stampin_rachel

    stampin_rachel The Lost Spice Girl

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    Well, my foot is still healing. I started running again, but very slowly. I am working on getting back to running 3 miles at a time - and it is a process.

    I have downloaded a couple plans for training - but I would be interested in which plan your DH followed.
     
  14. Karen

    Karen Wiggle it, just a little bit!

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  15. Angie4b1g

    Angie4b1g A hundred jobs but Bob Villa ain't one

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    I can always help if you guys have questions. I'm RRCA certified to coach. And I've run 8 marathons. :)
     
  16. dennydenny

    dennydenny Why can't it snow in the Bahamas?

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    wow! you're great! :thumbsups
    then maybe I can get you a couple of questions:flirty
     
  17. alb52

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    i like two plans.... they are very similar and really are easily modified to fit timing and ability... one is by Hal Higdon & the other is through Jeff Galloway.
     
  18. sucali

    sucali sucali

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    Oooh wow...13.1 miles...that would be nothing for me...:giggle
    What a great challenge Rachel!!!:woot
     
  19. blinks14

    blinks14 The wine made me do it!

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    Awesome. The farthest I've done is a 10 miler. I figure what's 3 more miles. Hopefully in the fall I'll do a half. Just started training for a 10k today.
     
  20. MandaKay

    MandaKay Loyal as they come.

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    Yay - so glad you are getting back to running Rachel - I bet it feels great!!! I just signed up for a 5k, 10k, and a color run, all in preparation for my first half marathon in Disney next February!!! I am so nervous and excited all at the same time!!! I have never ran more than a 5 k, and still to this day hate running - LOL!!! Good luck with your training!!!
     

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