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By: Amber

Amber — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:52:22 +0000

Another very belated congrats here! I will once again be starting the Couch to 5 K program in a few weeks (first I’ve got to walk for a while to build up the stupid broken knee) but I can’t even imagine doing a half marathon. You’e awesome!

By: Sisters From Another Mister

Sisters From Another Mister — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:11:47 +0000

I feel such a sloth … HUGE congrats to you and what an incredible accomplishment to have under your belt. So many talents you have girl … whatever will you do next? Much love xxx

By: julie gardner

julie gardner — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:19:28 +0000

I haven’t been running hardly at all for the past few months and this post made me miss it SO MUCH.

Especially since I think my favorite distance for a race is the half marathon.

I have all kinds of excuses and rationalizations for why I let my running go but you’ve got me thinking I need to bring that routine back into my days…

Still, this isn’t about me. It’s about YOU! So congratulations, my friend. 13.1 miles is a huge accomplishment. And after this course description, even HUGE-r.

p.s. In case you’re wondering? I want to read more. Really. But I know. This isn’t about me 🙂

By: 2013 ZOOMA Texas Race Recap

2013 ZOOMA Texas Race Recap — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:28:44 +0000

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By: Missy | Literal Mom

Missy | Literal Mom — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:28:03 +0000

A friend just asked me to do a 1/2 with her next October. I said “no way.” Now this post? Kind of inspires me! Congrats!

By: John (Daddy Runs a Lot)

John (Daddy Runs a Lot) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:24:01 +0000

Congratulations on finishing! I still remember my first marathon — at about mile marker 15, you could see runners coming back from some unknown difference. I knew I could shortcut & nobody would know the better (except all of the runners who watched me complete the shortcut, but, honestly, at that point, I didn’t care). I didn’t, and because I didn’t, I didn’t end up with a DQ (there was a RFID checkin that I’d have missed). Anyway, good on you for getting to the end.

And, like every race I complete, always remember to start slow and then ease up from there.

And you’re going to hate this, but my favorite distance? The half-marathon. I’ve tricked my body into thinking that it can complete a half-marathon with little-to-no training…I’m sore for a day or two, when I’m done, but, if I have two hours & nothing better to do? I’m usually out running 13.1

And Mmmmmmm, tacos (beer-battered onion rings are my “I just completed a kick-ass race” treat)

By: brooke

brooke — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:57:18 +0000

congrats!!! hills are beasts – way to push through!! and yes, i do think prayer helps. i’m mostly certain the beer station at mile 10 of my last half was an answered prayer for a mental boost!

By: Leigh Ann

Leigh Ann — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:38:57 +0000

Love this recap. Mental torture is right about that golf course. Don’t forget the short, yet possible injury inducing trail of wood chips! So fun.

I’m so glad we got to be apart of this together even if we didn’t run together. I know you struggled a little with pain in your training, and I was so glad to see you at the finish! Also, I’m glad you hooked me up with ZOOMA, otherwise I don’t think I ever would have had the balls to do this.

By: Nora

Nora — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:05:05 +0000

OMG–yes to ALL that, especially re: the golf course from hell. I could not believe how awful that part of the race was–I would have preferred the steep hills to the mental torture of the last three miles. Also, while I did not want to *punch* Lisa I was for sure super grumpy. But she still loves me–right Lisa???? Congratulations on finishing, and finishing STRONG! What race should we do next???