First Half Marathon

I ran my first half marathon this weekend.It was the "Hypothermic Half" in Moncton,New Brunswick.The weather actually turned out not too bad. Iwas just praying for no winds.And I guess someone was listening cause it was a fairly calm day for winter in the Maritimes. My original goal was 2 hours and 30 minutes.I ended up having some training issues and didn't get my last few long runs in and had to cross train in the pool for a couple of weeks.So my longest run was 15k before the race.At that point my goal switchd to just finishing the race.I decided to just give it my best and if I didn't finish that there would always be another one.Guess what?Not only did I finish but I bet my original goal.I finished at 2hours and 27minutes! Not bad for 6 months post-op. I want to thank all you guys and gals who post on this site.Reading about all of your accomplishments is a real inspiration and motivator. I know in the future I WILL have more accomplishments to share and can't  wait to hear about everyone elses. Cheers, Donna I did posts a couple of pictures on my profile

Wow!! It looks cold out there!! Great job!!You should be very proud!!!

Congratulations Donna!!! I checked out your other photos and you must be very proud of yourself.  Running is such a great way to help lose and keep of the weight. It only gets better the longer you keep at it! Linn

Great job, Donna!!  Awesome finish time, by the way!  You did GREAT! Those pictures sure make me cold though! Brrrr! Deanna  :)

Great job.  I couldn't have imagined running my first couple of years after surgery.  Keep up the good work. Rob

Donna, Congratulations!  Great job. Mary

I am SO happy for you!!!!!  This is TOTALLY cool!

I'm running my 1st in Aug (Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon) and will be running the Shamrock 8K next month - your story inspires me!

Thanks!

That's an amazing accomplishment so soon after surgery and a great time for your first half marathon.  Congratulations! Cassie