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IAMMRSBROWN
3 under 2!!!
Member since 10/10 2476 total posts
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Carey
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well, it didnt go as planned ...
Finished the Diva today. This event was so fun. I met a lot of great people and it was a well organized event. I felt great up to mile 7.5 and my calf started tightening. I stopped to stretch and continued on. At mile 8 I saw my husband, stopped to say hi then I was off, feeling great still. At mile 9 my calf muscle almost pulls. Thats it, I was done running. I couldnt run for more than a few seconds and it kept feeling like it was curling up into itself. SO, I walked the rest of the way.
At mile 6 I was at 1:15 ... I finished 3:17 
Im looking forward to my next half though. What a great feeling to cross the finish.
ETA: few pictures in my album :) Im in all black
Message edited 10/2/2011 4:57:39 PM.
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missfabulous
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
CONGRATS!!! Great job!! You finished!! Even if it didn't go as planned, its such an accomplishment. I was just coming on this board to see if you posted about the Diva (and if not I planned on stalking you lol).
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| Posted 10/2/11 5:02 PM |
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julz33
i run for bacon
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julz
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
Congrats on finishing! At the end of the day, You completed a HALF MARATHON! Not many people can say that!
And now you have a time to beat for next time.
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| Posted 10/2/11 5:11 PM |
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ThePs1023
LIF Toddler
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Rachel
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
Don't be discouraged!!!! You did great! Esp since you had to walk for 4 miles!
And honestly, this was my 5th half and the most challenging course I have ever run. Flat courses are BORING and it was completely deserted between mile 8 and 13. And also when we ran on Charles Lindbergh blvd. And I was very discouraged when the mile markers were not placed at the appropriate distances and the clocks were malfunctioning...
OK I'll stop complaining now....
Seriously, be proud that you finished and now you have a goal for the next one!
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| Posted 10/2/11 5:45 PM |
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jeanyus27
Life is beautiful
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
I'm so proud of you! I have to say that I admire the people that finish marathons in 7 plus hours more than I admire those that come in first place. To be out there for such a long time and not give up is incredible.
You did amazing and I know how hard it is to just walk...but you never gave up and you did it!!
Congrats on completing your first half marathon!!!
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| Posted 10/2/11 9:50 PM |
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Kierasmom
I love my kids
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Jenn
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
Congrats on finishing! I know to not get the time you wanted can be disappointing but focus on the fact that you finished a half marathon, which is more then most people can say.
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| Posted 10/2/11 10:10 PM |
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IAMMRSBROWN
3 under 2!!!
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Carey
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
Thank you all so much.
Ugh, I hate the disappointed feeling just because Ive trained so hard for months for this and then to not be able to finish strong because of a calf muscle sucks. But, I am happy I finished and I'll be doing another one for sure
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| Posted 10/3/11 7:44 AM |
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heidla
Me and the guys
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
Congrats, on finishing and pushing through!!
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| Posted 10/3/11 8:03 AM |
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Erica
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
You did great, just by getting to the starting line! Your first is to complete, not compete!
Now I hope you are hooked and are ready for your next!!!
did you drink enough? fuel with sports drink or gel?
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| Posted 10/3/11 9:10 AM |
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IAMMRSBROWN
3 under 2!!!
Member since 10/10 2476 total posts
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Carey
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
Posted by Erica
You did great, just by getting to the starting line! Your first is to complete, not compete!
Now I hope you are hooked and are ready for your next!!!
did you drink enough? fuel with sports drink or gel?
I thought I drank a ton of water leading up to the race and throughout and at mile 7 or 8 I ate sports beans. Ive never had calf pulls before so maybe I was dehrydated and didnt know. But yes .. Im looking forward to my next race.
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| Posted 10/3/11 9:50 AM |
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julz33
i run for bacon
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
I think at 9 miles its common to feel pain. I've heard stories abt the 9-10 mile mark, hitting the wall, and feeling the pain. I witnessed this running on Saturday. Many many people had to take a break, walk, or slow down at this point. I was feeling it too at that point. If my brother wasn't with me I wouldn't have been able to stay as strong. Don't dwell on it.
Focus on the fact, You completed a half marathon!!
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| Posted 10/3/11 10:26 AM |
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jeanyus27
Life is beautiful
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
Posted by IAMMRSBROWN
Posted by Erica
You did great, just by getting to the starting line! Your first is to complete, not compete!
Now I hope you are hooked and are ready for your next!!!
did you drink enough? fuel with sports drink or gel?
I thought I drank a ton of water leading up to the race and throughout and at mile 7 or 8 I ate sports beans. Ive never had calf pulls before so maybe I was dehrydated and didnt know. But yes .. Im looking forward to my next race.
You might have drank too much water. That can actually flush all the nutrients from your body. I was told by a coach to just drink gatorade during the race and not water. I'll drink a bottle of water during the night, before a race. But that morning I sip gatorade during the 2 hours before.
There's so many factors that go into running and the way it affects us. This could just be one of many. I'm always learning something new and trying new techniques. Now you just have to plan the next one!! 
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Milerose
MY BABY!
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
Congratulations DO NOT BE DISSAPOINTED! Weather you ran it all walked some you DID IT! You completed a half marathon be proud of yourself!
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| Posted 10/3/11 11:33 AM |
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IAMMRSBROWN
3 under 2!!!
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Carey
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
Posted by Milerose
Congratulations DO NOT BE DISSAPOINTED! Weather you ran it all walked some you DID IT! You completed a half marathon be proud of yourself!
Thank you so much !!! :)
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| Posted 10/3/11 11:44 AM |
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racheK
Hudson's Momma
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
You finished it!! Congrats! Do not worry---you did what you have to do, sometimes we just have good or bad days. Know that your next race is in reach--set a goal of breaking 3 hours! Seriously, a first marathon is tough but its good you want to do more!
Yay for finishing it!!
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| Posted 10/3/11 2:03 PM |
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IAMMRSBROWN
3 under 2!!!
Member since 10/10 2476 total posts
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Carey
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
Posted by racheK
You finished it!! Congrats! Do not worry---you did what you have to do, sometimes we just have good or bad days. Know that your next race is in reach--set a goal of breaking 3 hours! Seriously, a first marathon is tough but its good you want to do more!
Yay for finishing it!!
Thank you! 
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| Posted 10/3/11 3:24 PM |
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MRsFaTThead
NY GIRL IN TEXAS
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
sorry it didnt go as planned
but you fc ukin did it woman!!!!
loved the pics
i forgot how cute your dh is
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| Posted 10/4/11 1:22 PM |
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IAMMRSBROWN
3 under 2!!!
Member since 10/10 2476 total posts
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Carey
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Re: well, it didnt go as planned ...
Posted by MRsFaTThead
sorry it didnt go as planned
but you fc ukin did it woman!!!!
loved the pics
i forgot how cute your dh is
Thanks honey!!! xoxo
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| Posted 10/4/11 1:31 PM |
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