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First Marathon - Done!

This morning I ran the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon! Not sure of the exact time yet, but the clock said 4:37:30 and I would have been a few seconds behind that. Should be around a 10:30 pace for the whole thing.




Well, Oprah - it looks like you won this round. But I will be back for redemption, I promise you that!

Full recap to come post-nap. Thanks for all your kind words on here, email, and Facebook. Thank you!

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  1. Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be MeiriNovember 12, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchenNovember 12, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Congrats! Awesome job, can't wait to hear more about it!!!

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  3. ashleyNovember 12, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    woooooooo!

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  4. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Congrats, marathoner!

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  5. AngieNovember 12, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Yay congrats! I kept checking this morning too see how it went! Have a good nap!

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  6. LauraNovember 12, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    CONGRATS!!! Awesome job and hope it was a great experience for you.

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  7. Lisa@The Daily RUNdownNovember 12, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Yay!!! Congrats to you, I can't wait for the recap!

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  8. Read/Write/RunNovember 12, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Way to go, Vanessa! The first one should always be about just finishing, but you did a very good time too. If I tried to sit like you did in that picture after the marathon, I'd be sitting for the next week or so in that same pose.

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  9. Paige (The Last Doughnut)November 12, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Oh my gosh, I got teary eyed when I saw this post. I am so, so happy for you. There is nothing like finishing your first marathon...nothing! Congratulations!!!!

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  10. Running With The GirlsNovember 12, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Congrats!!!!! Love the picture!

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  11. Britt @ Chicago Runner GirlNovember 12, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I still think you have the upper hand on the big O. Congrats and enjoy some well deserved rest.

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  12. Running RicigNovember 12, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Ahhhhhhh congratulations! You're awesome!

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  13. JNovember 12, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Congrats! That is great!

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  14. Meg O @watchmegorunNovember 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Ahh congrats, that's awesome! Can't wait to hear the whole recap

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  15. ImTheMarigoldNovember 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Way to go! You finished in almost the exact same time as me! Congrats, I'm so proud of you!

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  16. CourtneyNovember 12, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    YEAH!!! great job!

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  17. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    yay!! Congrats!! I'm so excited for you! Your rocked it

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  18. Rose (Hacker Half Marathon)November 12, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    CONGRATS MARTHONER!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!

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  19. TheRunHomeNovember 12, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Wow! Super congrats to you!

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  20. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogNovember 12, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Great job! I am so impressed and happy for you!

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  21. LisaNovember 12, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    You're adorable - can't believe you're smiling so much AFTER a full marathon - way to go, girl!!!! Awesome time - screw Oprah - you too could have crushed her if you had a full on team of experts at your beg and call!!!! You did this ALL by yourself - rock on!! WOOT WOOT!!!!!!! Long distance high 5 to ya!

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  22. The Hungry Runner GirlNovember 12, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    AHHHH CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you!! You look gorgeous!

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  23. ATTrioNovember 12, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Woohoo!! Nice job girl!
    Sarah

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  24. FalonNovember 12, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Awesome debut! Eff that oprah!

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  25. GeodessNovember 12, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Yay congrats girl... You rock

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  26. Colorado GalNovember 12, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Yay nice job!!!

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  27. JenNovember 12, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Congrats!!! well deserved nap! :)

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  28. abbiNovember 12, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Congratulations marathoner!!!

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  29. Boston Bound BrunetteNovember 12, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    You are an official marathoner!! Congratulations Vanessa!! You did an awesome job!!

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  30. savoryandsavageNovember 12, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Congratulations!!!!!!

    I can't wait to read the recap.

    You look so happy to have become a marathoner:-)

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  31. Stay the BalmNovember 12, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Thats amazing. Great Job!

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  32. VictoriaNovember 12, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    10:30 pace is obviously the best marathon pace around. Way to KICK BUTT

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  33. Jess A @cajunrunnerjessNovember 12, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Congrats on your marathon!!!!! Great job!!

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  34. Mum on the RunNovember 12, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Wooooo hooo!
    Congratulations.
    Enjoy the spoils (and ignore the pain).
    xx

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  35. JennÊ»s AdventureÊ»sNovember 12, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    You should be VERY proud:)

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  36. BethNovember 12, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Congrats, marathoner!!!

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  37. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    CONGRATS again- I just had to write twice how damn good you look- well, always... but specifically after running a marathon. I hope you wake up and drink a gallon of wine. Or... I can for you :)
    Way to go!!!!!!!!!

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  38. KarenNovember 12, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Congrats! Soak up this feeling. Your first one is a HUUUGE accomplishment. :)

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  39. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    makes me tired! Good job!!

    Kiley @ DVF

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  40. Ali McNovember 12, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a great time for your first one :D girl you smoked it! xoxox so proud

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  41. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Congrats girl, welcome to the elite club of marathoners!!! :)

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  42. PamNovember 12, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Congratulations!!! How exciting! Hope you enjoy that nap :)

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  43. MichelleNovember 12, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    YAY!! Cant wait for full recap! so proud of you :)

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  44. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    You're a marathoner now!! Get some rest, and then hurry and tell us all about your race! Congratulations girlie!!

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  45. Sable WeismanNovember 12, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    CONGRATS LADY!

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  46. Jill@Run for the HillsNovember 12, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    HUGE CONGRATULATIONS VANESSA!!!!
    So proud of you! :)

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  47. ash & dizNovember 12, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    YOu can get Oprah on the next one! Way to go! Can't wait to read the full recap!

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  48. kristenNovember 12, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Congratulations!! Such an accomplishment whether you beat Iprah or not. Can't wait to read your recap.

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  49. JuliaNovember 12, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    CONGRATS MARATHONER!!!!!! YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!!!!!!

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  50. ElleNovember 12, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Wonderful! I love that you said 'my first'... there will be more!

    Nice going, Vanessa. Get that well-deserved rest.

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  51. Jerilee E.November 12, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Yay!! Great job! Congrats!!

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  52. Kyria @ Travel SpotNovember 12, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Congrats on finishing! Too bad you didn't beat Oprah, but there is always next time!

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  53. AlyssaNovember 12, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Congrats! Can't wait to read the recap! How in the world are you sitting cross legged?

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  54. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Grats!!!

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  55. AmyleeNovember 13, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Yay!!!!! You are the cutest marathoner I have ever seen. Hope you got the best nap ever. You should be riding this high for awhile- enjoy it :)

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  56. Margot (fasterbunnyblog)November 13, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Way to go, girl :). Many many congrats!

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  57. Cait the Arty RunnerchickNovember 13, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    CONGRATS!!! u look flipping adorable. be so proud of urself, u are amazing! :)

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  58. Maggie WNovember 13, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Awesome! Congratulations!!! You beat Katie Holmes though, right?

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  59. ChessNovember 13, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Woohoo, you did it! I've signed up for my first one in June! You're part of the inspiration! :)

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  60. Karien P.November 13, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Congrats - great job!!!

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  61. misszippyNovember 13, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Congrats Vanessa! Enjoy the great feeling of accomplishment.

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  62. UnknownNovember 13, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Awesome! All this marathon talk makes me want to sign up for one :)

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  63. AnonymousNovember 13, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Woohoo! Great job Vanessa! That's amazing!

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  64. StephanieNovember 13, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Awesome job! You did great!!!! You deserve every last bit of that pizza and more!

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  65. Tara @ Dashing in PearlsNovember 13, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Yippee!! Congrats Vanessa!!

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  66. AnonymousNovember 13, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Congrats- can't wait to hear the details!

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  67. CarolineNovember 13, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Hey you, the marathoner over there...the cute one sitting on the picture looking so happy: Congratulations!!!!! I am so happy for you! you have all my admiration!

    Vanessa the marathoner
    that sounds pretty good right?

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  68. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! You will get that darn Oprah next go-round for sure... that is such an impressive time regardless. I can't image how proud you must be!

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  69. MegSmith @ Cooking.In.CollegeNovember 14, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I am SO impressed, congratulations :-)

    I want to run a marathon but cannot imagine having time to run 20 milers anytime this, or next semester. When I am done with school though...yes that is my goal!

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  70. VanessaNovember 15, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    YAY! congratulations =)

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