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  1. #1
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    This Year I Paid First, No Turning Back!

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    Last year I trained for a half marathon but didn't pay for it. About 3 weeks until race day I started to really struggle with depression and decided to focus on me. I felt like a failure though for backing out on the half mary. So this year I got an email that I could sign up early and get a free tech tee. I was already planning on doing it but had the money and a free tee is always nice. I am bit nervous but starting to run towards March 27! With $75 already invested I know I have to stay focused. I am excited because after this DH and I are eying a fall marathon to celebrate our 30th birthdays (fall is half way between his and mine).
    Amanda

    2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
    2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"


    You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan

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    Now you'll have to start posting all your workouts in the weekly running thread so we can cheer you on.

    Veronica
    Discipline is remembering what you want.


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  3. #3
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    Yes! Right now I am just trying to get my running legs back. I know it isn't going to be easy to go from sitting on the couch the last 6 months to running a half marathon but I know I can do it.
    Amanda

    2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
    2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"


    You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan

  4. #4
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    Nothing like signing on the dotted line for a little motivation Awesome!

  5. #5
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    It's scary signing up for something before you're physically ready! I know you can do it, too.
    Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler

  6. #6
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    Hi Amanda! I did the same thing. I'm signed up for a half the weekend before you. We can be training buddies!
    Andrea

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  7. #7
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    Go Amanda! That's great -- good luck and enjoy the training process! I ALWAYS pay for a couple of triathlons ahead of season so that I know I MUST stay in some sort of shape through the winter!
    Can't wait to read your progress!
    Everyone Deserves a Lifetime

  8. #8
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    Yay! good luck! I'm training for a half in February.


    Active.com has a good half marathoners group - they are very encouraging and a good forum for info and support. www.active.com - go to community, groups, search on half marathon trainers.
    I can do five more miles.

  9. #9
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    I made it through all my dental work (two root canals in a month) and just printed out my training program! My first long run is 5 miles this weekend, that should be a real booty kicker.
    Amanda

    2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
    2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"


    You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan

 

 

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