1/2 marathon without proper training question

[MouseDogMom]

Congratulations! I'd say you were more than prepared!

Jackie

 

[FireDancer]

Good job.

 

[CheapMom]

Yet another vote.

I did my first 1/2 with NO training... nothing, nada, zilch, and I survived (Although Sarah and I fit in the same sanity bucket!) So I think you will be good. You will probably hurt less than I did the day after...

Kirsty

That is crazy but pretty cool too! Were you able to run the whole race or did you walk some? How was your recovery period? I came down with a 103 fever about 36 hours after the race- they say your immune system is suppressed and busy making repairs elsewhere after long runs. I wonder if I compromised myself further by not preparing enough. My muscles are really on the mend now- stiff but not painful- still feeling a little light headed from the flu or whatever. Overall a great experience and I'm sure I'll do another at some point.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Congratulations on getting it done! I'm glad to hear you'll do another, (and another, and...!)

 

[roselark]

Great job! Sorry to hear you are sick now though. Hope you feel better soon!

 

[K80K]

CheapMom: So you were one of those speedy people that went blowing by me after the race started.

 

[CheapMom]

CheapMom: So you were one of those speedy people that went blowing by me after the race started.

Haha- you were there?? Wasn't it the most perfect weather? You know I was the very last person to start. I was in the bathroom at 7:30 and when I came out and got to the start everybody was long gone! The clock read about 2:45 when I started.

 

[K80K]

Oh that would have sent me into a panic. Yes I was there and yes the weather was perfect! So you probably passed me at some point in the parking lot or at the very beginning of the boardwalk. I was very suprised at how awesome the after party was. It was the first time I actually stayed for one. I think if we do it again I will stay at the FSK both nights and make sure to request a newer room. We stayed the night after the race and our room had Tempurpedic matresses!

 

[CheapMom]

That's a nice place. They have a great restaurant. My parents own a condo in OC so we stayed there. Fun weekend!

 

[Kirsty-Leigh]

That is crazy but pretty cool too! Were you able to run the whole race or did you walk some? How was your recovery period? I came down with a 103 fever about 36 hours after the race- they say your immune system is suppressed and busy making repairs elsewhere after long runs. I wonder if I compromised myself further by not preparing enough. My muscles are really on the mend now- stiff but not painful- still feeling a little light headed from the flu or whatever. Overall a great experience and I'm sure I'll do another at some point.

I ran/walked most of it. But like I said I hadn't done a single training run. It was insane. More insane than doing Goofy. And I hurt LESS after doing Goofy. I think it was like a week before I could even bend down, but I'm not entirely sure because it's all kinda a blur! I really wouldn't recommend it, but it reminds me that I can do anything if I put my mind to it.

I often get a fever after a long run. In fact, I was sick for like 2 weeks after Goofy (but I think I might have gotten mild hypothermia waiting for the buses)

Good job on the finish

We all knew you could do it.

Kirsty

 

[Disfan11]

I didn't get on line fast enough to register.
I'm running the Rock & Roll one this Saturday!
I'd love to run the Disneyland one too!
Please let me know if anyone is interested.
Disfan11