I’ve entered!
Posted on May 27th, 2008 by AndrewE
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I took the plunge and entered my first half marathon. When I first started running in mid January this was unthinkable. Then in late January I started to have a crazy idea that maybe I could do a quarter marathon. Running 10K seemed like a dream at that point. Then in April I did that and started to think, maybe a half?
Well, I’m committed now. And who knows? Maybe next year I’ll do a full? More crazy talk eh…
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Good stuff. I’m toying with the idea myself - even just for the chance to go over the bridge. I did the quarter last year and it was great fun. The atmosphere is something else as there are heaps of people in the event.
On the downside it is quite expensive but you do get a running shirt chucked in.
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AndrewE
reply on May 27th, 2008 7:31 pm:
Going over the bridge is a major attraction and I quite like the idea of ‘earning’ the shirt.
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SO cool… happy training, comrade!
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AndrewE
reply on May 27th, 2008 7:31 pm:
Thanks Shauna.
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Half marathon sounds doable. Wish I liked running.
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AndrewE
reply on May 27th, 2008 7:32 pm:
It better be doable otherwise I’m going to look a bit silly.
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Congrats on registering! I’m looking forward to hearing of your training and your thoughts on race day itself.
I would love to do this race sometime, but I arrive in Auckland about a week too late, and will be departing to come home probably the very day it happens next year. Oh well!!
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AndrewE
reply on May 27th, 2008 7:32 pm:
Oh that’s bad luck!
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congrats on entering that half!!!
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AndrewE
reply on May 27th, 2008 7:32 pm:
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Way to go Andrew!
I just joined the WA Marathon Club here in Perth. Just for the company of running, but may (a BIG may) end up with a half marathon. Long way to go yet!
Bil
Bill Wallaces last blog post..First 10km Run, Looking for a Race
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AndrewE
reply on May 27th, 2008 7:33 pm:
Go for it Bill!
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Congrats on entering a half. You’ll do great
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 9:39 am:
Thanks Kristy. I hope so!
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Congrats on entering it, will be following you closely, have my next one in 11 weeks and am hoping to run them next year. Happy Training
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 9:39 am:
I thought you were awesome when you completed yours!
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Woohoo! You must be soooooo excited! And nervous of course, but still - think about it, that will be mad fun!
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 9:40 am:
I can’t wait to tell the truth!
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living vicariously here…
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 9:41 am:
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Way to go! I’ve got about 16 weeks until mine, so I have time to sign up yet. That will be fun!
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 9:41 am:
Early bird gets the cheap price?
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Woo Hoo!! You go guy!!
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 9:41 am:
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It is addicting, isn’t it.
I have no doubt we’ll be reading about your full next year. This: “Maybe next year I’ll do a full?” makes it a guarantee!
Nice job, Andrew.
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 9:42 am:
Slow down Jeff! Although you may be right.
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Way to go! That’s awesome!
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 9:42 am:
Thanks Kate.
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Congrats on registering, Andrew. It’s a good next step and I think you’ll be happy you did it. Keep us posted on your training plan.
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 9:43 am:
Will do!
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Congrats on the registration, nothing like a half marathon to really feel like a runner.
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 9:45 am:
Oh yes. A dream really.
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Congratulations on all your success! Your hard work is really paying off and you are an inspiration to many. I’m looking forward to following your journey.
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 9:46 am:
Thanks Tony. I find the people who leave comments are my inspiration.
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Woot woot! Way to go… let the addiction continue!
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 9:47 am:
Thanks Amy. I am getting addicted to this running thing!
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There you go, you said it again!
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Have fun training! You’ll be just fine! You’ve come so far, why not push the envelope and go farther!
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Yes, it went from the quarter marathon to the half marathon. It’s amazing, eh and we know you can do it.
Well, we will be cheering and taking photos on the day!
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