Comments | garnet_took: Three to Get Ready

garnet_took

Three to Get Ready

Apr 10, 2010 20:19

Today was our third and last training race for the 500 Festival Mini Marathon. It was 15K (about 9.3 miles). Guys I don't believe I did this. I finished in 2 hours 27 minutes and some change. My mile times averaged 15:50 a mile. That's over 45 seconds a mile faster than I did the 10K and a minute and a half faster than I did the 5K. I'm ( Read more... )

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cicerothewriter April 11 2010, 00:28:54 UTC

Congratulations! I'm impressed. :0) And I'm sure that all the work will have been worth it.

garnet_took April 11 2010, 01:03:34 UTC

Thanks. I know this is the hardest I've worked for something in a long time, and as brutal as it is to do, there is this wonderful feeling that goes with it. I don't know if walkers can get runners' highs, but that is probably close to the way I felt when I actually finished today. God, I hurt right now, but it was so worth it.:)

cicerothewriter April 11 2010, 04:06:11 UTC

You're welcome. I understand; I always feel mentally happy after I've finished walking or biking, even if I'm tired or sore.

grey_wonderer April 11 2010, 05:49:56 UTC

Bravo! It sounds like you are doing just great. I'm so proud of you. (((((HUGS)))))

garnet_took April 11 2010, 18:58:53 UTC

Thanks, GW. Here's hoping I can keep all this up even after the race next month.:)

ansostuff April 11 2010, 07:16:39 UTC

Yay! That's excellent. :D Congratulations.

*hugs*

garnet_took April 11 2010, 18:59:34 UTC

Thanks, Anso.

thedoingofit April 12 2010, 00:47:33 UTC

Oh, goodness! Below 150! Well done, you! :DDD (And well done on your 15K! So many exciting achievements. :o) )

garnet_took April 13 2010, 22:48:05 UTC

Thanks. (blushes)

I lost another 1.2lbs. as of today. I'm also really looking forward to doing the mini marathon now. I've challenged myself to try to beat 3 1/2 hrs. That would be a real accomplishment.