My Half Marathon Story: From Couch to Half marathon

[IvySpencer]

I run my first half tomorrow...I baawwwleed through your whole video. I did not expect that!! Thank you so much for sharing

[nakul1588]

beautiful vid...and an amazing story...inspiring...even i ran my first half marathon in dec 2011...the feeling of completing that run....that moment will remain with me forever...great stuff...keep it up...:)

[GabrielleNeeliene]

I'm very impressed by what you did. Me and my friend have made this crazy resolution of running a half marathon in november 2012. I can not even run 200 meters without being completely out of breath. Could you give me some tips? I'll start slow but is this goal I have achievable?

[nakul1588]

@GabrielleNeeliene Hi gabrielle.it is possible.i ran the Pune International Half Marathon in dec 2011.in the feb 2011 i had a major asthma attack n i made that resolution to do it.i was in the same state.<200 mts and out of breath.make your aim small fr now.target 5 km till end of march...prepare that way...only the first 2 weeks are tough...run in the morning.n dont confuse yourself with all the material out there on the net.run by feel till you achieve 5 km.all the best and you can do it...

[tom01555]

Very inspiring video ! i will be also running my first half marathon this year it's hard to describe the feeling you get from running. To me running is the most amazing sport :) it's all about challenging yourself to push your limit. Congradulation !

[thebeejm]

What do you do to increase your endurance? I'm finding that to be a big challenge. I need to decrease weight and increase endurance and do them both at the same time. What's the secret?

[nicholesieck]

@thebeejm Honestly I just take it one workout at a time. I start with 1 mile and add a half mile at a time. A lot of it is honestly mental. What I mean by that is we often think we can't do it, but it is mind over matter!

[thebeejm]

Way to go, Nichole! I'm out of shape and working on a half marathon goal but I'm going to have to pick it up if I'm going to do it in October. I was looking for some inspiration and your video and successful completion provided it. Great accomplishment!

[nicholesieck]

@thebeejm I am SO glad that this helped ;) It will be your great accomplishment next! I trained in about 8 weeks so you can totally do it! Let me know if I can help encourage you in any way ok?!

[runsfarwoman]

how inspiring. good job!!! my first half marathon is May 2011 and notw i'm excited....been training since fall/winter. :)

[nicholesieck]

@runsfarwoman How did your race go?!

[JennBurgessFit]

YAY!  Love it! Makes me want to start working on our Disney 1/2 Marathon trip some time. :)

[sompasongs]

That is awesome, very nice.

[strawhatasif]

you are awesome Nichole! i can't wait to finish my own first half marathon in a few weeks! thanks for the video! :-)