Comments on: 13.1 Lessons I’ve Learned While Training for My First 13.1 http://thefinalforty.com/13-1-lessons-ive-learned-while-training-for-my-first-13-1/ Losing weight, one mile at a time Tue, 05 May 2026 09:15:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.2 By: Jennifer L. Nelson http://thefinalforty.com/13-1-lessons-ive-learned-while-training-for-my-first-13-1/#comment-244 Jennifer L. Nelson Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:51:07 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=1396#comment-244 Hi Sheila,

That is AWESOME — congrats on your Princess training, and taking on your first half! This is TOO exciting. :-D

Haha, that is SO true. Today I went out for a measly 4 miles, and it was pretty much pure agony. I struggled through every mile. It’s crazy! And how awesome would it be if we could wear our running duds all the time? Honestly, even though they’re all tight and spandex-y…I really do feel the most confident when I’m decked out in my neon running gear. :-D

Good luck next week! We CAN do this! I can’t wait.

Jennifer

]]> By: Sheila B. http://thefinalforty.com/13-1-lessons-ive-learned-while-training-for-my-first-13-1/#comment-243 Sheila B. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:31:33 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=1396#comment-243 Loved the post! Your comments are so accurate.

My running journey started this past May 2012 and the Disney Princess will be my first half as well! Your 12-mile time is awesome!!

Had to laugh about point #9, bad runs happen. My daughter just asked me if running 3 miles was easy now. (I had just finished my own 12-mile long run.) And I was thinking absolutely not. After 9 months of solid running, I wish I could say, “Yes, 3 miles is nothing” but the truth is as you said, sometimes runs are easy and sometimes they’re not. Also, loved #8. I know my friends and relatives are like sheesh, why doesn’t she get dressed? Lol. I love my running clothes!! I’d wear them every day if I could.

Good luck to you in the race!

]]> By: Jennifer L. Nelson http://thefinalforty.com/13-1-lessons-ive-learned-while-training-for-my-first-13-1/#comment-242 Jennifer L. Nelson Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:24:06 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=1396#comment-242 Thank you so much for your kind words, and for checking out my blog! Gotta love those DIS Boards. :-D

That’s awesome — good luck next week! We can do this! I’m not even remotely concerned about my time…I definitely won’t be running any 9-minute miles when I’m stopping for photo ops every couple of minutes, haha. It doesn’t matter how long it takes, just as long as we cross that finish line! :-)

]]> By: Lawyer Mommy http://thefinalforty.com/13-1-lessons-ive-learned-while-training-for-my-first-13-1/#comment-241 Lawyer Mommy Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:01:12 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=1396#comment-241 Wow! I love your blog. It caught my eye on your tag line on the DIS boards and I clicked on it. I am so impressed by your time! I can only dream of 9 minute miles! (Maybe some day.) Good for you! You are going to kill the Princess Marathon next Sunday. You should be really proud of yourself. I’ll be running too — just not as fast as you.

]]> By: Jennifer L. Nelson http://thefinalforty.com/13-1-lessons-ive-learned-while-training-for-my-first-13-1/#comment-240 Jennifer L. Nelson Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:41:15 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=1396#comment-240 Thank you so much! Ugh, I hear you — that storm was NOT fun! And good for you for getting in a run anyway — snowshoe running sounds awesome (and hard)!

You are so right — running has transformed me in ways I never thought possible, and I am SO excited and anxious to take on this race! :)

]]> By: runcolbyrun http://thefinalforty.com/13-1-lessons-ive-learned-while-training-for-my-first-13-1/#comment-239 runcolbyrun Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:30:56 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=1396#comment-239 So proud of you!!!! Believe me, I was Nemo’d and I couldn’t get my long run in. 33 inches and unplowed roads will do that to you. :-( I did manage to swing 5 miles yesterday and 4 snowshoe running (AWESOME!) so I’m trying not to be too hard on myself. I loved what you’ve learned- especially all that you’ve learned about yourself. Running is transformative. Really. You’re ready!!! :-)

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