Seattle Half Marathon November 2008

K2 and I ran the Seattle Half Marathon on November 30, 2008. This was by far my favorite course, the hills were just right, and I beat my PR by 3 minutes, setting a new PR of 2:37. I got to meet TeelJay6 from the WW Fitness Message Board at the Expo - she's the auburn haired beauty in green.

Nike Women's Half Marathon - October 2008

Having completed 2 marathons and 1 half marathon as a walker, and training to run for 6 months, here I am at my first half-marathon as a runner. The course was tough and hilly, my chip time was in 2:40. The reward at the finish line was a Tiffany necklace, and the recovery area was full of free goodies, food and a massage if you were willing to wait in line (I was!).

I met some new friends, and found a new passion.

Seattle Iron Girl 10K

We completed our first 10K in September at Greenlake in Seattle. All of the ladies in this photo are completing a First. Some a 5K and some a 10K. I am on the far left, and K2 is on the far right.

Aquarun 5K July 2008

Here we are 2 months later doing our first 5K. We used a training program similar to the Couch 2 5K program, starting with 3 minute run intervals and working our way up. (I am in the light pink top, K2 is in the brighter pink top)

Whidbey Island Half Marathon - April '08

Here's where we started our events - we walked the half-marathon. It was after this event that we decided to train to run a half-marathon.

I am on the left, and my running partner - K2 is on the right. This was her first medal!!

First Attempts....

This is a blog about first attempts in my life...