Remember the other day, when I said I had some big news I wanted to announce. Well here we go…
I’ve signed up to run the Maryland Half Marathon!
Now, I consider that to be pretty big news, but it might not seem as huge when you consider that I’m already set to run the Baltimore Marathon.
Well, the Baltimore Marathon is in October. The Maryland Half Marathon is only 6 weeks away, on May 23rd…
…WHOA!
No worries though, I got this! I feel that the training will be a great way to help me kick my running up notch, and it will be a great way to see where I can stand in regards to being able to run its full sized brother. I’ve already started running more, in fact so far I’m April I’ve run 49 miles, compared to running 51 miles in all of March, 21 miles in February, and 52 miles in all of January. Last weekend I tried out a “long run”, and ran 11.82 miles. They weren’t the fastest 11.82 miles, but I hope the speed will come in time.
Anyway, a cool thing about the MD Half Marathon is that there are fundraising opportunities. The race is to benefit the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center, and I have set up a donation page here. Contributions are not necessary, but would be greatly appreciated. I’d like to raise at least $500, but anymore than that would be beyond awesome!
Thank you in advance for your support, and I hope everyone is having a great day!
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I’m so excited for you!! Awesome. That is my little bro’s birthday. Good sign? LOL. Good luck!
That is definitely a good sign! Maybe I can yell out “Happy Birthday Kat’s Little Bro” while running
Awesome! I’ve got the running bug at the moment too – have signed up for an easypeasy 5k next month (easypeasy because I KNOW I can already do 5k in under 30 mins) and my finger is hovering over the “enter” button for a 12.5k race in July… (Along THE most spectacular route, the Atlantic Road which is local to me: http://www.gonorway.no/norway/articles/161) And if THAT goes well – I want to do a local half marathon in October…
Keep runnin’
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I’ve come to love running SO MUCH, but I still had a little knot in my stomach when I registered
Definitely think it will be worth it though 
Go Steve Go!! I just made my donation!!!
You.Are.Awesome!
THANK YOU so much!
That is SO amazing!
And maybe a little bit crazy
Thanks!
That is awesome! Good luck an keep us posted. Very exciting and what a great cause. Go YOU!
Thank you so much! I’ll definitely be keeping everyone posted on the progress
Be careful with ramping up the miles too much — from this point forward you’re probably good with using the “10 percent” rule and you’ll have an enjoyable first half. As with any first race, it’ll be a PR no matter what happens.
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WooT for automatic PR!
and thanks for the tips, any help for the n00b is greatly appreciated!
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So excited for you!!!
Thanks! I think this is going to be awesome
Dude, that’s pretty awesome!!!
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I know!
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Awesome! The fact that you’ve already run so far means you can handle it for sure! Some half training plans’ longest long runs are only 10 miles!
Only 10 miles, really? I haven’t really looked at any actual training plans (dumb on my part, I know) but I would have thought they’d have you at least try out the distance. Wow!
Look at you!! 11 miles is amazing. Best of luck, you’ll do great!
Thanks Rachael!
That’s great Steve. You da man!
Thanks Matt!
Wow, that’s AWESOME.
I didn’t know you were signed up for a marathon either.
That is beyond cool.
I thought your big news was the Tri next year! LOL
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Hehehe…I’ll make that official later on, once I think I can actually handle it all
A HALF marathon!!??? Holy cow! THAT is awesome! Go You!
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Thanks! It’ll definitely be an experience
your so awesome you give me hope!! I signed up for my first 5k even in I walk most of it I will be a step closer to running it than I am now.
Exactly! I won’t lie, I’ll probably have to walk alot of the half, but I’m going to try as best I can to run as much as possible. All you can do, really
That’s awesome Steve, you do man! I’ve been looking for some races to sign up for myself. Kind of like you said, I think just knowing that I have an upcoming race will make me kick things up a notch!
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I think it definitely helps, especially if you don’t really have much time to slack off
Hello Mr. Awesomesauce!!! How exciting. You totally have this in the bag.
I hope so! Thanks!
Wow, way to go! I’m thinking about doing my first half marathon that weekend too, but I will be walking some of it :p
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Really?! How awesome would that be (spoiler alert: VERY!)? You should totally do it!
I’m totally stoked for you and your half! YOU WILL TOTALLY ROCK IT. You’re so close to running the full half (so go out there and do it and I’ll eat a banana in your honor).
I’ve got more than a month to scrounge up some cash for donation ($10 helps right?!) so keep the link up so I remember to do my share of helping.
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Every little itty bit helps
WooT!
Wow, that is awesome! I’m so excited for you.
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Awesome, Steve!!! You’re totally going to make this look easy!!! Good luck!
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Im so flipping impressed and excited for you steve!
financially Im strapped right now—ANY OTHER WAY I CAN HELP?
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I have always wanted to run a half marathon…
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That’s fantastic news! You’ll rock it!
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WOW! a half-marathon on May 23rd??? Amazing! Go Steve, Go!
Wow, way to push yourself! Good luck on the run. It sounds like you’ll be well-prepared for it.
DUDE YOU ROCK!! my wife and I just signed up for the VA Beach Rock and Roll half marathon, Its on Sept 5th… If you’re feeling froggy… It would be good training for the one in OCT!
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Awesome work, Steve! It’s always an AWESOME feeling to register for a half marathon or any race for that matter. You’re going to rock it man! I need to register for my half marathons soon.
Awesome, awesome Steve. You can do it! The half I want to run is also on May 23rd in Penticton B.C. I am struggling with my miles right now though so might have to change my mind and do one later in the year. I will have to see what my long runs look like in the next couple of weeks.
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say whaaa? Almost 12 miles? you’re a frackin’ BEAST!! I ran 4 miles today. I’m a mini-beast.
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Awesome work, Steve! It’s always an AWESOME feeling to register for a half marathon or any race for that matter. You’re going to rock it man! I need to register for my half marathons soon.
WAy to go sir!! I find I am highly motivated once I put money on the line…I am doing my first half in exactly 4 days….scared poopless too!!
But you soo got this…already running 11+ miles at 6 weeks out! The half will be nothing!
But good luck…
Awesome, awesome Steve. You can do it! The half I want to run is also on May 23rd in Penticton B.C. I am struggling with my miles right now though so might have to change my mind and do one later in the year. I will have to see what my long runs look like in the next couple of weeks.
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