Half Marathon Finisher!

larkinwelch
on 4/12/10 4:48 am

I did it folks! I finished my first half marathon. It started at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. I was feeling really great and my pace was just right. By mile 9 my knee started hurting and I had to slow down a whole lot. I hated that. I have been nursing some type of knee injury for a while now. However, I would not let that stop me. I continued on! At this point I was running alone. I started looking around for others. The police saw me and said, "Don't worry! You are doing great! There are a lot of people behind you." That made me feel good! I then knew I wouldn't be last! (lol) I have never been so excited to see the Cowboy Stadium!!! So I limped a half way jog into the tunnel and on to the field! Looking at my video of me headed to the finish line on the biggest screen in the world was exhilerating! Everyone was cheering, my family had posters, and the cameras were flashing. I could have gotten a better time if my knee hadn't given out on me. However, my time was 3:07! I was very proud of that when I found out there were people who finished at 4 hours or more! Now I have a time to beat for my next one!I got my first Half Marathon Medal!!! Thanks for your support here on the forum and the great advice I received! You guys are awesome!

I have to add, the Salvation Army Volunteers were the BEST! They were motivating and supporting us all along the way!

Now what?
Lisa

DANCBJAMMIN
on 4/12/10 4:56 am - Fort Worth, TX

RNY on 01/14/08

That's awesome!!! Congrats! Did you see yourself on the big screen in the stadium?

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larkinwelch
on 4/12/10 5:15 am

RNY on 08/03/09

Yes, I was on the biggest screen in the world, and it was awesome! Little ole me on the screen! lol

Katari
on 4/12/10 5:17 am - OR

RNY on 09/02/09

That's AWESOME!!! Wonderful job on the time as well!

Katie
Ht. 5'2 HW 234/GW 150/LW 128/CW 132 Size 18/20 to a size 4 in 9 months!

niffer1283
on 4/12/10 6:07 am - Richmond, IN

Way to go, Lisa!

Jenny

He is ill clothed that is bare of virtue. ~~ Benjamin Franklin

RNY 05/29/2008 http://www.jensgyrations.blogspot.com

Hawgman
on 4/12/10 6:52 am - TX

RNY on 10/21/08

Way to go Lisa!!

It was a well run race wasn't it. Really cool to be on the field.

Darrell

mcarthur01
on 4/12/10 7:01 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 10/30/08

sweet! the first one is always the best! great job.

Where are we going?? And why am I in this handbasket??

right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.

Duane1064
on 4/12/10 7:31 am - Bloomington, IN

RNY on 04/22/09

Good job!!!!

Duane

"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
I run for those who can't or won't. I run because I once was one of those people.

Seht
on 4/12/10 9:42 am

RNY on 01/22/08

Awesome job, congrats on the finish.
Remember your first race at any distance is always a personal record.
Now you have something to work on for the next one.

Scott

The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!

larkinwelch
on 4/12/10 9:56 am

RNY on 08/03/09

You guys are great! Thanks so much for your support!
Lisa

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