First Half this Weekend-Update with Race Recap

[DisneyDreamerMom]

I mostly lurk but wanted to come out of hiding and say thank you for this board! I started reading it last year and decided to begin the couch to 5k program. I found out I love running and I'm doing my first half (Covenant Health Marathon in Knoxville) this weekend. I don't know if I'll ever get to realize my dream of running a disney race but you guys are a great inspiration and source of support.

Thanks!

 

[jmasgat]

Good luck! Let us know how it goes. It's always good to hear other people's experiences.

Maura

 

[escape]

Be careful! These races are addicting!

Hope you have a good time. As Maura said, be sure to let us know how it goes!

Good luck!!!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Have a fabulous race!

 

[RunRookie]

Have a great race! And remember that you can make your dreams come true! Running Disney is a lot of fun.

 

[DisneyDreamerMom]

Thanks everyone!

I could not have had a better race. Foggy start, but temps stayed in mid-50's the whole time. Very well organized and run race. After hitting the inside (woo hoo!) bathrooms and checking my bag, I found my corral. Within 10 minutes we were off! There was great volunteer support throughout the race and although the music wasn't too my taste, they had a good number of bands scattered over the course.

The route is really hilly, but I knew that going in. My time was a couple of minutes slower than I expected - 2 hrs and 26 min - but I ran the whole thing (except for the water breaks, otherwise I end up with the water or poweraid down my shirt). Also, the finish line was fantastic - the 50 yard line in Neyland Stadium (home field for UT Vols football).

I would highly recommend this race to anyone!

 

[Reifsy]

Congratulations on your first half! Great job!

 

[justcruisin]

Congratulations!

I've just started training for the Wine and Dine half and have little running experience but have been kickboxing/cross-training for a few years.

Would love to hear details about your training and your plan for your half, if you feel like sharing.

 

[DisneyDreamerMom]

Thanks!

Justcruisin' - I did the free half marathon training program by Hal Higdon. You can find it at halhigdon.com. It's printable. It worked for me because I'm getting up in age and my knees aren't what they used to be. This program let me run 3 times a week and cross train on the other days. I was a little nervous because the longest run before the half was just 10 miles but once I ran the half I had no problem with the extra distance.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Congratulations! So happy to hear about your first experience. Good job getting it done!

 

[jmasgat]

Way to go! Sounds like you had a good experience. Have any upcoming plans?

Maura

 

[FireDancer]

Congratulations.