Mission: Run first marathon, Freedom's Run.
Status: Finished.
This will be the very brief overview with more details than anyone would ever want to know coming in the next couple of days.
It was amazing.
It was hard. Really hard. Really, really hard. The course description of "challenging" is 100% accurate.
Nothing could have prepared me for the feeling of accomplishment realized as the finish lined approached. Words can't describe it.
It took me longer than I planned on and I struggled in the last 6 miles, but I couldn't care less how long it took. It was still a wonderful experience.
Oh, and the title? Yes, it says complete FIRST marathon. I fully anticipate another sometime in my future.
Yay Abbi!!!! Congrats on the FIRST marathon! I can't wait to hear the details and I am so excited that you anticipate more! I hope that's my feeling as well! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHooray!!!! I also can't wait to hear the details! I'm sorry we didn't get to meet up afterwards, but I'm glad you had a great race!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! Yay! You are now a marathoner!!! Congrats to you Abbi:) I can't wait to hear how it went!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and welcome to the club! It is an awesome achievement and you will never forget that moment when you crossed the finish line for your first marathon!!
ReplyDeleteAbbi - I am SO SO proud of you!! I can't wait to read your full recap soon. YOU RAN A MARATHON - no one can ever take that away from you and it's awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is getting me SO PUMPED for mine!
Congrats Abbi! Way to go!! I am looking forward to reading your race report. Hurray!
ReplyDeleteYey! congratulations!!! I can't wait to experience my very first too! marathon virgin no more! =)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Abbi! I look forward to reading more about it! In the meantime, relish your amazing accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Abbi!! I for one am looking forward to every. single. detail.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!
ReplyDeleteCant wait to read the race report! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can't wait to hear about the race!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Congrats on finishing your marathon! I can't wait to read all about it! Yay!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! Feels great, huh?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You are a marathoner! Whoo hoo!
ReplyDeleteBask in the glory! (But we do want a full report soon ;)))
ReplyDeleteSo nice to get to meet you!! Yes, that was a challenging course - but just think, it will make your next one seem easy ;-)
ReplyDeleteUm, besides the fluffy dead thing at mile 8 (I saw that too), did you see the big old deer leg lying in the road at about 17 or 18?! Ugh!
Congratulations on your first marathon and maybe we'll see you at the next one!
Way to go Abbi!!! So awesome.
ReplyDeleteYAY ABBI!!!!!! I can't wait to hear allllll about it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!! You just got me so much more excited for mine. :) Can't wait to hear about it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! That feeling of accomplishment IS amazing! And this course sounded very difficult based on Gracie's recap!
ReplyDeleteHope you aren't too sore today!! Congrats again!!
Sounds amazing -- can't wait for the rull recap!
ReplyDeletewooooohoooooo abbi!! yay. u did it! so happy for u. cant wait for the recap.
ReplyDeletecongrats big time. There is nothing like the first one, enjoy your victory you earned it
ReplyDeletecongrats!! enjoy the 'high' and hope the soreness fades quickly. :) marathons are a beast, but they keep drawing us back. huge congrats girl!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Abbi! YOU DID IT!
ReplyDeleteABBI!!! I am so proud and happy for you! Can't wait to hear more details, and that you want to do another! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteSuper! Well done! I love your attitude as well. Finishing is all that matters for your first. Enjoy the great feeling, you deserve it! Thanks for all the well wishes on my blog, much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteAbbi, you did it!!! You are amazing. I am so happy for you. I can't wait to have that same feeling -- although it doesn't seem likely it will be this November :(
ReplyDeleteSO SO SO Excited for you. First marathon down. Many more to come.
You are awesome! I cannot wait to read all about it!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Abbi! Can't wait to read all the details!
ReplyDeleteYES!!! Can't wait to hear the details! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing your first marathon! So glad you can say that there will be more to come. I read ahead and saw the results - great job!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Great Job.
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