tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post3623591878419037270..comments2023-08-07T07:17:50.739-07:00Comments on One Step At A Time: My First Half Marathon ReportHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14349360501591800990noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-20596769958056787192010-03-22T14:50:30.743-07:002010-03-22T14:50:30.743-07:00Bless your heart! I am so sorry about the potty i...Bless your heart! I am so sorry about the potty issues.Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909077877914174002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-49025776148603917852010-03-16T10:36:18.348-07:002010-03-16T10:36:18.348-07:00I'm sorry to hear that it didn't go as pla...I'm sorry to hear that it didn't go as planned - but truly, not your fault or something you could have prepared for. You did your best with the cards you were dealt. You DEFINITELY have to do another one though. You know it'll go better and you'll leave feeling proud rather than disappointed. <br /><br />I'm still proud of you - I think you did amazingly and you never gave up which is HUGE!!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364279577538257080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-36159207224232805752010-03-16T10:27:58.021-07:002010-03-16T10:27:58.021-07:00Training for my first 1/2, I would be incredibly i...Training for my first 1/2, I would be incredibly impressed with your time. <br /><br />Sorry to hear you had potty issues. I experience them a lot when I run and that is the one thing that is scaring me about my own first attempt. <br /><br />Looking forward to read about your next running goals.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16871972213565486828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-42841608560408869012010-03-16T07:50:00.495-07:002010-03-16T07:50:00.495-07:00I've read this post during lunchtime and I fel...I've read this post during lunchtime and I felt sorry for you: you looked so forward to this race.<br /><br />But .... I think you did great! You didn't give up and in my opinion you had a great finishing time. You should be proud of yourself and your next half will be even better than this one.<br /><br />There are so many people, including me, who can't do this but you did! Congratulations!<br /><br />If you still want those socks I promised you: send me an email with your address and I get them for you!Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-18309738455124807412010-03-16T04:35:12.601-07:002010-03-16T04:35:12.601-07:00So sorry! But, you really have a rockin' pace!...So sorry! But, you really have a rockin' pace! I am envious b/c I'm certainly not that fast even without potty breaks! Way to go!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18117040616872159425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-79914681796321623552010-03-15T17:20:21.825-07:002010-03-15T17:20:21.825-07:00It is so awful to race and need to use a bathroom ...It is so awful to race and need to use a bathroom when there isn't one!<br />When I look for a marathon I check out the porta pottie situation. I ran a half that had none and I won't do that again. There are also marathons without any so it is worth looking into. So so sorry for your disappointing first half. It sounds like you were speedy speedy and just had problems that couldn't be helped.ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-74187156612767203592010-03-15T16:40:19.771-07:002010-03-15T16:40:19.771-07:00You are still my hero !!!!!!!!! Your one of the to...You are still my hero !!!!!!!!! Your one of the toughest chicks I know!Susan (All Things In Moderation)http://www.allthingsinmoderation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-42819484717994779332010-03-15T16:24:00.852-07:002010-03-15T16:24:00.852-07:00Oh I'm so sorry that totally sucks. What a dis...Oh I'm so sorry that totally sucks. What a disappointment for sure. But you have the right attitude...there's nothing you could have done differently. Just chalk it up to illness and move on. Here's to better races ahead.Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-17840140829362466072010-03-15T15:44:28.211-07:002010-03-15T15:44:28.211-07:00Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with y...Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with your first half. You did all you could and even pushed through to finish and that is something to be proud of, maybe you should write a letter to the race coordinator suggesting more porta potties. Well I feel a redemption run coming on because you still have a 1/2 marathon to rock, the next one will be better.EricaHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06790721603363168016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-55054575451869851282010-03-15T13:40:14.987-07:002010-03-15T13:40:14.987-07:00I've been wanting to try a half, but don't...I've been wanting to try a half, but don't have the guts to try yet. This would be my worse nightmare, but you were so brave to keep moving. Regardless of the outcome, you finished. Try not to be so hard on yourself.<br /><br />If you never try, you will never know what it feels like. You are an athlete and proved that. Potty breaks or not!Cupcake Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030585801630383536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-75178274558877658472010-03-15T12:09:21.381-07:002010-03-15T12:09:21.381-07:00I am soooooo proud of you! Continuing on and comp...I am soooooo proud of you! Continuing on and completing the 1/2 despite your issues is really amazing.<br /><br />And you are the kind of competitor who would come out of an experience like that feeling driven to do better next time.<br /><br />Of course I still think 2:07 is an awesome time but I know it wasn't what you were training toward. You will make it in under 2 hours next time for sure! No way you'd get dealt a bad hand like that twice!<br /><br />And it's good to see you haven't lost your sense of humour! :)<br /><br />You're awesome HeidiOldGoogleAccounthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751024115173996573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-16587540362835393122010-03-15T11:49:31.149-07:002010-03-15T11:49:31.149-07:00I am so sorry Heidi! I know you are disappointed b...I am so sorry Heidi! I know you are disappointed but good for you for finishing anyway!Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293160246594114306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-74995650544420555762010-03-15T11:43:57.965-07:002010-03-15T11:43:57.965-07:00OMG! I am sooo sorry about that! You are sooo ri...OMG! I am sooo sorry about that! You are sooo right - there isn't anything you could have changed - sometimes the stress of racing is just enough to send your insides for a loop! You will have redemption! And I bet you could find a new race real quick and do great at it - see if you can find one in the next 2-6 weeks so you don't loose all your training :)Katie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05532916063060905892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-15783650550438683322010-03-15T11:36:18.445-07:002010-03-15T11:36:18.445-07:00Aw, Heidi. Running with stomach issues is down-ri...Aw, Heidi. Running with stomach issues is down-right painful. I've been there too and there isn't anything that you can do but slow down and do what you can. Give it a little and then go back out and run. You'll do awesome. Sign up for the race in April and enjoy your training between now and then.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11502064517617297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-56885585747589791272010-03-15T11:17:13.848-07:002010-03-15T11:17:13.848-07:00Oh, Heidi, that really sucks!!! I had the same pro...Oh, Heidi, that really sucks!!! I had the same problem at my half, but luckily I went once and got it all out and was able to continue on. It's the absolute worst waiting for a bathroom to appear, and then not wanting to stop and go, but having to do it. You will finish one the right way very soon. You certainly can do it, your training has shown that. Sign up for the April race!Ashleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10358817278582941254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-5821318910822417912010-03-15T11:16:31.451-07:002010-03-15T11:16:31.451-07:00So so sorry to hear your first half marathon wasn&...So so sorry to hear your first half marathon wasn't all that you had hoped. Potty issues are the worst!! Good for you struggling on and finishing though. You deserve that medal. And I hope your next half is SO much better. Don't let this one time get you down. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720246703828091754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-67107418670798064962010-03-15T11:16:09.969-07:002010-03-15T11:16:09.969-07:00Huge huge hugs!!!!
You definitely inspire me and...Huge huge hugs!!!! <br /><br />You definitely inspire me and my running! I'm glad you didn't give up but I totally would have felt like it if it had been me. Keep going and YES YOU WILL GET THERE! Be proud, very proud, of what you have accomplished so far!kimerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12908561354210742485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-32221342947055274682010-03-15T11:15:53.538-07:002010-03-15T11:15:53.538-07:00Well, just call this a "practice run" fo...Well, just call this a "practice run" for the next time. <br /><br />That really sucks for you and I'm really sorry. <br /><br />I waited all day yesterday for this update. Now I feel horrible for you. <br /><br />Go get em next time girl!Lynseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03507533830687139382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-22358521500902237522010-03-15T11:14:23.401-07:002010-03-15T11:14:23.401-07:00Sorry to hear about your potty problems. :( Getti...Sorry to hear about your potty problems. :( Gettins sick on race day is just plain NO FAIR!! But you toughed it out and did it. You are awesome!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508678801078330932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-84383319977792171002010-03-15T11:09:22.646-07:002010-03-15T11:09:22.646-07:00Heidi,
the fact that you kept going is success in ...Heidi,<br />the fact that you kept going is success in it self, sorry you had a bad race but I have no doubt in my mind that this is a just a little hurdle, you will be back on the half train in no time. You are right there are some things you just can't plan for!<br /><br />Congratulations you half marathoner !!!!Sylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406188835168172211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586065529903110679.post-26663600957271681902010-03-15T11:02:00.708-07:002010-03-15T11:02:00.708-07:00Awww, poor you...you were so psyched up for this!
...Awww, poor you...you were so psyched up for this!<br /><br />At least it was your potty breaks that slowed you down and not some freak injury that would slow down your training for the next one...<br /><br />You really are an inspiring runner...I am just re-starting my running program. Your distances and times impress the heck out of me!<br /><br />Hope your tummy is okay now...and that you're feeling better mentally. Who knows? Maybe one day you'll have a sense of humour about what happened (the phrase "having the runs" has taken on a whole new meaning...)?<br /><br />I'm not trying to make light of the hard time you had, just hoping you'll cheer up... :)Ex Yo-Yo Dieter Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10833922126301063523noreply@blogger.com