Our First 1/2 Marathon!

[DJBounce]

My DW, MIL, and I did our first ever 1/2 Marathon today. It was the Quad Cities Marathon 1/2 Marathon. Our main 2 goals for this race was:
1. Do 13.1 miles..we have done the Bix 7 (a seven miler here in Davenport in July) several times before, but never a race of this length. And before we do the WDW 1/2 Marathon in January (which we signed up for a few months back) we wanted a feel for 13.1 miles.
2. Finish it in 3 1/2 hours (we're walkers). When we train we always watch our time to make sure we're staying ahead of the "sweepers". We really want our Donald Medals!
I finished in 3:17:38, and my DW and MIL finished 3:20:39.
We were SO excited to finish at that time. By the way my DW and I were reacting, you would of thought were actually were getting our Donald Medals (in our mind we were). We're sore now, but still enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to WDW in Jan.

 

[pigletliz]

Awesome job You accomplished both of your goals

 

[princessmomma]

Congratulations!!

Be careful, this is addicting.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Congratulations to the Family!

You did fantastic for a first time event. You should be ready to "enjoy the show" in January.

Stop over to the runners/walkers weekly thread. We'd love to hear how you are doing as we all prepare together for the January event.

 

[Princess Nancy]

Congratulations! Pat yourself on the back for me!!

DH and I are training for the half in Jan. we did our first 10 K this weekend. We are run/walkers.

I am so happy for you!!!!!

 

[solotraveler]

Awesome!!! Congratulations!!!

 

[KelNottAt]

Congratulations!

My first 1/2 is in a couple weeks: Baltimore. I've got all the same goals as you. You 3 are an inspiration. Thanks!