I Finished!
I am behind on my postings but I did want to report that I have completed one of my major goals for the year - I completed the Geist Half Marathon on May 17th. It was a great place that was extremely well organized - a fun run. I stuck to my plan of running 4 minutes and walking 1.
I appreciate everyone’s encouragement. I am now working on my second major goal that has been a lifetime goal of doing a marathon (Akron Marathon in September). To help me with my goal I have hooked up with a local running club. They do a long run every Saturday-a great group of runners.
Blessings,
Mike
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I Finished!
June 9th, 2008 5:36 pm
pamela says:
congrats–i am competing in my first 1/2 in august and my first marathon in october. i do the galloway training program with a group of runners on saturday. was this your first 1/2 and if so, what was it like to line up and take off? once again, good job on reaching your major goal!!!!
June 10th, 2008 12:36 pm
mballard3 says:
Thanks Pamela! I followed the Marathoning for Mortals plan by John “The Penguin” Bingham and his wife Jenny Hadfield. You will do great!
This was actually my third half marathon. I did the Indy Mini two years ago and it was 20 years earlier I did one in Sharon, PA. It is exciting to line up with all the runners. This race had 4,500 runners/walkers. It takes almost 2 miles to get a comfortable pace because it is very congested at first. I didn’t let it get to me - I just enjoyed the moment and wonder what kind of obstacles those around me were facing or had to over come to be in the race.
God be with you as youn run and remember to keeps your eyes on the prize. Hebrews 12:2