my first half marathon || vlog

I hope you guys enjoy this long awaited half marathon vlog!! This is my first half marathon and first road race ever, but trust me, I plan on doing WAY more in the future because it was SO. MUCH. FUN. I ran the 13.1 miles in 1:45:33 which put me around an 8:03 min/mile pace and I actually ended up winning my age division-- so be sure to watch the full vlog to see everything that ends up happening! After running the race, I had a beautiful rest of the day with my family and my boyfriend Sam (complete with a post-race lunch, starbucks and more!!)
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[@franjohnson5342]

You killed it! You had a fast pace. Glad you shared your time. Way to win your age group! Hope you’re still at it! I’m in the middle of training for my 18th half. It’s probably been over two years since running one. Happy running!

[@gladfan1989]

If that was your first half marathon, I shudder at how speedy you can be with the right training. Congratulations.

[@shahinaozod4181]

whats the right training?? i dont think im doing the right things because my pace is slow when i train

[@conradburdekin722]

You’re meant to
Mainly run slow when training

[@suzran]

This video just popped up on my feed. Totally remember your awesome shorts. Veery cool video. Thanks for joining us!

[@iamsillycaitlin]

Congrats!! I’m going to do my first in April (Newport Rhode Races half)-and I just bought endorphin speeds. Crazy!!! You did amazing. I’ll be happy just to finish under 3. 😊

[@LaurenAbbey]

Ahhh you’re going to have SO much fun- it’s a great course!! 🤩

[@osasumweneweka2183]

congrats 1st 1/2 marathon Lauren hi fives keep it going girl Sasu

[@codylaskowski4640]

Litterally the greatest feeling ever after running a half marathon

[@avinashbhogun]

A superb effort! Arguably with best shorts (ever) coupled with the BEST smile on UA-cam. Amazing!

[@renatoandrino1332]

Congratulations Lauren for running her first half marathon in such expressive time. She keeps training and soon she'll get better and better times. My name is Renato Andrino and I watched all his video here in Brasília, Brazil. I am a runner for many years and I love running.

[@ErinLeCoyle]

I just signed up for my first half marathon (NYC in March!) and this video makes me so excited and motivated! Congrats on totally crushing it and winning your age group!

[@LaurenAbbey]

Ahhh how exciting!!! Good luck with your training and the race!!

[@CoolInOlympia]

Congratulations!!! Great job!!!!

[@MrShanebizzle]

I loved this, you're awesome!

[@jungtao]

I’m running my 1st half in Huntington Beach ca this September. Think my endorphin speeds (love these shoes) will be accompanying me as well! Nice kick at the end!

[@LaurenAbbey]

Thank you so much!! And good luck!!

[@twold4this]

Wow. Great form.
"Not too shabby" indeed. I'm near the other end of the age categories (MV60) but first in category is still a thrill when it happens!
You looked so much "in control" of your running! You'll be closer to 90mins soon.
Happy running.

[@LaurenAbbey]

Thank you very much!! Looking to hit around 90 minutes for my next race :)

[@ianrobertson7407]

I love Chiknlegs shorts! The donut ones are amazing

[@bretstevens262]

Awesome work at the half marathon! Keep getting after it!

[@twold4this]

Fantastic achievement.
You 'looked the part' of a half-marathoner: your finish was sensational.
Great to be first in your age-category. It sometimes happens for me, tho I'm at the other end of the age spectrum - I have my first half and full marathons in the VM65-69 category in the next fortnight.
So... you look definite full marathon material - perhaps you've run 1 since? 🏃‍♀️🤔

[@panagiota4298]

Love your videos 😍😍!!! You really inspire people! Now I wanna run a half marathon

[@LaurenAbbey]

Ahh thank you!! And totally do it because it’s worth it! 🤪

[@joelkhoo57]

thaks for reminding me of young days

[@fourwinn]

You are such an inspiration 💕 wish we could have been there😉 Sam great pics as usual!

[@gizzelyeah]

Which training guide did you follow?

[@JStock1032]

Subbed 6 months ago...just now saw this video. Awesome job!

[@LaurenAbbey]

Aww thank you so much!!

[@maeramen5628]

Wow great work! Followed you on Strava!

[@LaurenAbbey]

Ayy thank you!!

[@SamNadeau]

The photos ahhhhhhhhhhh🤪

[@LaurenAbbey]

TOO GOOD 🤪

[@djscarecrows7702]

That was so fast for your first time

[@samanthabrinton]

What did you do for your runners knee

[@PZJBimha]

nice one. congrats.

[@LaurenAbbey]

Thank you!

[@dragonz1714]

How long have you been running? U so fast....

[@LaurenAbbey]

Thank you! Only been running about a year

[@SamNadeau]

Omg your mom 3:28

[@darzaealonzo4954]

You got the burners on you

[@LaurenAbbey]

I try haha!!

[@desiracollins6314]

What do you use to edit?

[@LaurenAbbey]

Adobe Premiere Pro!

[@desiracollins6314]

@@LaurenAbbey thank you!