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texsooner

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Goal accomplished!
« on: January 18, 2009, 02:33:09 pm »
Just dropping a note to let y'all know I successfully ran the Houston Half Marathon(13.1 miles) this morning. It's only the 2nd half marathon that I've run(did the same event last year). While I didn't beat my time from last year, I set different goals(mainly to finish) and I did that in pretty decent shape. I did finish in the top 29% of all runners doing the half marathon and in the top 40% for my age/gender group....so guess I'm pretty happy about that. My wife told me that I probably finished in the top 1% of all runners who had brain surgery within the last year...that kind of puts things into perspective.

My head, eyes and balance didn't give me much trouble...I'm very thankful for that. The only issue I had was after the finish when I was slowly walking to the reception area....I got pretty wobbly(happens more when I walk slowly....and I guess running that far may have had something to do with it too!).

I'll try to post a pic when they're available. Thanks for all the encouragement from many of you folks.

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Re: Goal accomplished!
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2009, 02:52:21 pm »
Quote from: texsooner on January 18, 2009, 02:33:09 pm
My wife told me that I probably finished in the top 1% of all runners who had brain surgery within the last year...that kind of puts things into perspective. 

Well done, Patrick! You are in first place in my book.  ;)

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Re: Goal accomplished!
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2009, 02:53:43 pm »
Patrick,

Congratulations! What an accomplishment!

Quote from: texsooner on January 18, 2009, 02:33:09 pm
My wife told me that I probably finished in the top 1% of all runners who had brain surgery within the last year...that kind of puts things into perspective.

And I think your wife has a great point!

Thanks for sharing your good news!

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« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2009, 03:12:00 pm »


Patrick:

As someone who gets tired just thinking about running for over 13 miles, you have my respect and admiration.  Congratulations on a great accomplishment!  :)

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My wife told me that I probably finished in the top 1% of all runners who had brain surgery within the last year...that kind of puts things into perspective.

By the way, not only is your wife correct in her assessment of your run but her perspective is excellent.  :)

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« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2009, 03:16:25 pm »
Patrick,
I am impressed.  What a job well done!  Can't wait to see the pictures................and I agree with your wife!

Brenda


PS  February 21 AN Support meeting is going to be at the Aldine Branch Library, Meeting Room  11331 Airline Drive, Houston,TX 77037
From 1:30 to 3:30
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« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2009, 07:13:57 pm »
Way to go, Patirick!  Congratulations on even attempting the half, much less finishing it and ahead of most of the pack!  Wow!  I did two half-marathons last year and I know how great you felt - what a feeling it is and doubly so for you this time because of your detour with the AN.  Get some good food and rest tonight!

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« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2009, 10:46:21 pm »
Patrick,

Congratulations!  What an awesome accomplishment!  You deserve to celebrate!  Well, maybe rest tonight and celebrate tomorrow!   :D 

My favorite running quote (and I can't remember the name of the guy who said it)  - "the miracle is not that I finished - it's that I had the courage to start". 

And I agree with your wife too.  Smart lady!

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« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2009, 11:34:30 pm »
Yea, Patrick.  Very cool and a great accomplishment in such a short time after surgery.
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« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2009, 10:16:29 am »
Patrick~

A great big WHOO-HOO to you!!  My BIL ran also but I don't know how he came out.  My MIL told me the time but since I didn't know any others times, it didn't mean a whole lot to me.  However, in my book YOU beat everyone out because of what you had overcome to get to the finish line!!
Way to Go!!  Maybe one of these days I will join you!

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« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2009, 11:15:35 am »
Patrick,
As a former runner who gets a headache just skipping a few yards now I am otally envious but so very happy for you. You are truly an inspiration to others on this forum.  A hearty YO HO and congrats and thanks for the HOPE!

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« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2009, 11:27:45 am »
Patrick,
That is a great accomplishment, congratulations.  (I once ran a half, way before my tumor, and swore I'd never do it again.) Bravo!
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« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2009, 02:24:26 pm »
Congratulations, Patrick!  I'm in Houston, too, and have only begun to think about possibly, maybe at some point in the future running in the Half / Full Marathon.  I joked with a buddy who ran the full thing that if he had 26 miles to go somewhere, he could get there quicker in his car.  He didn't find it funny.  I wonder why?  Great job for you in running in the half marathon!  That's great!

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« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2009, 07:47:30 pm »
Here's some ugly pics as proof. First pic is about the 7 mile mark and the 2nd one is at the finish. You can see the ladies beside and behind me at the finish celebrating....I wanted to do that, but was too tired to raise my arms!






My goal next year will be to beat my time from 2008 and then the year after that I might celebrate being 50 by doing the full marathon.

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« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2009, 08:22:37 pm »
Not that we didn't believe you or anything, but it's great to see documented proof of the event!  What a great milestone for you!  Congratulations again!

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« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2009, 09:36:59 pm »
Congratulations, Patrick!

Huge accomplishment - even for those who haven't had AN surgery - you should definitely be proud of yourself.

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