The first half marathon that I ran was The Frostbite Half Marathon
on Feb. 16, 2008. It was the first year it
was held at the Cedars of Lebanon State Park. The park is not big and the
course spent very little time in the park itself. Runners made a big loop on
several county back roads, some of which were rough, one-lane chip/tar roads,
and one was a very rocky dirt road. The course had numerous agonizingly long,
gradual hills. But all this, along with perfect weather, made for a great
event.
Looking back at that point I had lost over 40 pounds. I had come a long
way but what I did not realize was really just the beginning of my weight loss
journey. Since that time I have ran 7 full marathons and 9 half marathons. In
addition I have lost another 35 pounds. I feel much better than I did seven
years ago, and look forward to more races and a happier, healthier life.
I stopped along the way at several of the water
stations, at about 10 miles I walked for a short distance, but this was the
first time I ran a half marathon. Since then I have gradually increased my
endurance to where I have run several half marathons without having to stop and
walk. In the Nashville Marathon I made
17.5 miles without walking, the Chicago Marathon almost 20 miles without
walking, and finally the Disney Marathon I never had to stop and walk
Next up for me was my first full marathon, the
Cincinnati Flying Pig on 5/4/2008.
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