half marathon done!

[Tracytrace]

hello all,

I can’t quite believe I’ve done it!

After a back issue where I could hardly walk about a month ago I never thought I’d get here, I was so scared yesterday , anyway off we went I followed the 2.20 pacer and then got next to him and basically stayed with him the whole way , the crowds that lined the streets were basically what got me through ! I loved it! All the shouts of encouragement and I’d read somewhere to smile as it helps get you through and o smiled and waved and said thank you when they cheered me on.

There’s a pub at I think it’s mile 8 that hands out beer to runners and I had a sip or two and carried on my merry way , by mile 10 everything was hurting , back into the stadium for the finish I started sprinting well sort of 🤣 and the finish was further than I thought but got there had a little cry and that was that , it was absolutely amazing ,2 hours 18 mins my chip time, very happy with that.

Thank you for all your support

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations, you deserve to be very proud of yourself, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement, yes the crowds do help you a lot, especially on the last 900 metres. ✔️✔️

[RiceAndPeas Marathon]

Well done, that's amazing to have completed your first HM and so soon after a back problem. Many congratulations on a fantastic achievement! 👏

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Well that is a feel good post to read over my pre run porridge! Congratulations Tracytrace, that is a superb time for a HM, never mind a first HM. You knew what you wanted to achieve, found the right pacer, and hit that run clean out of the stadium! You must be buzzing this morning. Spot of careful rehydration today and you look as though you would be good to do another one tomorrow! Just amazing; congratulations . I hope you found time to celebrate 🙂🥂

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Congratulations Tracytrace - and what a fab time too! 👏💪You must be so pleased it all came together on the day, despite those back issues! Really well done!🙂🏅

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Wow! Well done Tracy! What a fab time for your first HM and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it so much. I’m sure you’ve probably already checked out your next one 😊

The crowd support can make a huge difference to our experience and it sounds as if you had a great one there.

I’ve given you your half marathon badge 👍👏

[Tracytrace Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Yay thank you!

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Congratulations! Looks like uou found the perfect pacer!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

fantastic Tracytrace ! Finding a suitable pacer must be so helpful over a long distance. Very well done on your 1st HM race.

[nowster Metric Marathon]

Well done! That is a great time for your first HM.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

How fantastic is that??? i bet you're still grinning today!!! Race magic is an awesome thing and it sounds as though you got a great big doesof it yesterday. I love that you knew exactly what you wanted to achieve and you stuck to it! Massive congratulations.

[Tracytrace Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you , yes I’m pretty chuffed !! 😊😊

[00marks Marathon]

Congratulations, thats fantastic!

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

Congratulations! What a great time. The crowd and the smiles must have helped .😀

[Katnap Marathon]

Woohoo 🎉 👏👏👏

[Gentlydoesnt 10 Miles]

well done what a wonderful achievement, congratulations and it’s great to see someone so pleased with doing great things