The first Wednesday of each month, the Deb from Deb Runs will be providing a word about which to blog. Kind of like a nice little blog prompt. Posts can be fitness or health related, but don’t have to be, so really anyone can play along. Just be sure to link up with InLinkz on Deb’s main post, and share the love by reading and commenting on other’s participant’s posts.
Today’s word is Breakthrough
For me, a breakthrough happened several years after running ONLY 5ks.
This is nothing wrong with only racing the 5k distance.
But I had convinced myself that since I was an older runner, I was NOT capable of running any longer race distance.
happy, getting faster, winning AG awards… (need help in improving my wardrobe choices.)
I didn’t tell anyone (except my hubby) because I had serious doubts about my ability to complete the distance.
thumbs up for the first one!
I have continued to run several half marathons each year (unless I was injured).
Half Marathon #26 – 2:06:52 – PR!!!
I’m also linking with Susie and Rachel and Debbie and Lora for the Running Coaches’ Corner.
Happy Running! Have you had any BREAKTHROUGHS with regard to running? Please share.
My First 5K and More... 
Aren’t you glad you just decide to try!? I did the same thing, I didn’t tell anyone! I just signed up and went and ran and I was so happy when I finished LOL However, my second one went so bad it took me out for a year before I would try again.
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That’s funny cuz my first was faster and easier than many that followed.
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Maybe we just didn’t know any better!! LOL
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You’re probably right. Lol
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I appreciate what you said and thosr memes. Very encouraging words.
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I was pushed into doing my first half marathon by someone who ended up not doing it with me (it would have been the first for both of us) – I’m so glad I didn’t let her bailing stop me, because it’s pretty incredible to push yourself to a half marathon for the first time!
Your outfits definitely have improved – you always look super cute now!
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Yes the first is the hardest and the most rewarding
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It’s so great when we push past those perceived barriers!
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Yes. Isn’t it?
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Training helps me believe that I can do it. Usually. But anything new is scary!
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That’s because you follow a training plan.
I agree. New distances and races can. E scary.
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Aren’t you glad you ran that first half marathon? Look at you now!
Thanks for linking up!
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Yes I am.
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