I’ve entered!

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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May 27, 2008 | Filed Under running 

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39 Responses to “I’ve entered!”

  1. Aaron on May 27th, 2008 7:21 am

    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.

  2. dgNo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 7:45 am

    SO cool… happy training, comrade!

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  3. TB-MilwaukeeNo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 8:20 am

    Half marathon sounds doable. Wish I liked running.

  4. KellyNo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 8:49 am

    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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  5. weelittlemeNo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 9:53 am

    congrats on entering that half!!!

  6. Bill WallaceNo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 10:41 am

    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!

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  7. KristyNo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 11:32 am

    Congrats on entering a half. You’ll do great :)

  8. HippygalNo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 1:33 pm

    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 :-)

  9. AndrewENo Gravatar 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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  10. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 7:31 pm

    Thanks Shauna.
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  11. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 7:32 pm

    It better be doable otherwise I’m going to look a bit silly. :)
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  12. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 7:32 pm

    Oh that’s bad luck!
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  13. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 7:32 pm

    :) I’m very pleased I did.
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  14. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 7:33 pm

    Go for it Bill!
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  15. WundaLucyNo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 9:22 pm

    Woohoo! You must be soooooo excited! And nervous of course, but still – think about it, that will be mad fun!

  16. MizFitNo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 10:34 pm

    living vicariously here…

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  17. NancyNo Gravatar on May 27th, 2008 11:54 pm

    Way to go! I’ve got about 16 weeks until mine, so I have time to sign up yet. That will be fun!

  18. DeborahNo Gravatar on May 28th, 2008 12:53 am

    Woo Hoo!! You go guy!!

  19. JeffNo Gravatar on May 28th, 2008 1:00 am

    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.

  20. KateNo Gravatar on May 28th, 2008 1:44 am

    Way to go! That’s awesome!

  21. GregNo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 1:28 am

    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.

  22. RobNo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 2:46 am

    Congrats on the registration, nothing like a half marathon to really feel like a runner.

  23. TonyNo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 4:01 am

    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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  24. AmyNo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 5:17 am

    Woot woot! Way to go… let the addiction continue!

  25. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 9:39 am

    Thanks Kristy. I hope so!
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  26. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 9:39 am

    I thought you were awesome when you completed yours!
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  27. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 9:40 am

    I can’t wait to tell the truth!
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  28. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 9:41 am

    :)
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  29. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 9:41 am

    Early bird gets the cheap price?
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  30. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 9:41 am

    ;)
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  31. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 9:42 am

    Slow down Jeff! Although you may be right.
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  32. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 9:42 am

    Thanks Kate.
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  33. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 9:43 am

    Will do!
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  34. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 9:45 am

    Oh yes. A dream really.
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  35. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 9:46 am

    Thanks Tony. I find the people who leave comments are my inspiration. :)
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  36. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 29th, 2008 9:47 am

    Thanks Amy. I am getting addicted to this running thing!
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  37. JeffNo Gravatar on May 30th, 2008 6:19 am

    There you go, you said it again!

  38. CynthiaNo Gravatar on May 30th, 2008 12:11 pm

    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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  39. SallyNo Gravatar on May 31st, 2008 9:16 pm

    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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