My virginity

[Honey Badger]

I ran my first race tonight.
I've struggled with getting back to running regularly for nearly a year now, so I wasn't where I'd hoped to be condition-wise. Not a big deal race; it was supposed to be a 4 miler (yes, I'm only a lightweight runner!), but it was actually almost 5. Plus I walked/ran a mile from my car to the starting area.
Anyway, this was a huge race. Well over 10,000 people, I think.  I saw bib numbers higher than 10,000. Mine was in the 300's because my company is a big sponsor so we got a large group early registration.
So I ran it. Started out with several co-workers, but ended up with just me and one of them as the others were slower or walking.  I don't even know my time as I forgot to stop my watch at the finish line, but under an hour. The camaraderie is incredible.  My friend and I really helped each other.
My feet hurt.  But I'm pleased.
I'll probably do another. 😊

[wherestheportojohn]

Yay! Congrats, and glad it was a positive experience!

[Fionn mac Cumhail]

I ran my first race tonight.
I've struggled with getting back to running regularly for nearly a year now, so I wasn't where I'd hoped to be condition-wise. Not a big deal race; it was supposed to be a 4 miler (yes, I'm only a lightweight runner!), but it was actually almost 5. Plus I walked/ran a mile from my car to the starting area.
Anyway, this was a huge race. Well over 10,000 people, I think.  I saw bib numbers higher than 10,000. Mine was in the 300's because my company is a big sponsor so we got a large group early registration.
So I ran it. Started out with several co-workers, but ended up with just me and one of them as the others were slower or walking.  I don't even know my time as I forgot to stop my watch at the finish line, but under an hour. The camaraderie is incredible.  My friend and I really helped each other.
My feet hurt.  But I'm pleased.
I'll probably do another. 😊

Kick ass!!!!  And there ain't nothing lightweight about a 4+ mile race!!

[Belgian Lace]

[Virginia Plain]

Awesome!!!
Now, when you get up to 1/2 marathon distance come out and run the Delaware 1/2 w/me in May!!

[JBM]

Good job HB!

[Richard21142]

 

[Ice Cream]

Good!

[Fast Eddie]

 

[RioG]

woot woot hb!!

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[diablita]

that's awesome! 

[Honey Badger]

You guys are awesome!
Thank you all for the kudos and support. 

[Arrojo]

Congrats!  Races are fun, aren't they? 

I'll probably do another. 😊

[nneJ]

 

Good job!