I cannot believe I just ran the marathon in 3:44,
I cannot believe I just ran the marathon in 3:44,
I cannot believe I just ran the marathon in 3:44.
That means 8:33 mile pace, and I held that the whole race. I felt so strong the whole way, only really tightening up for the last mile or so.
There are lots of possible reasons: the magical powers of tapering, the ambiance of the crowd and having everyone who came out and cheered for me, having my cousin there to run the last 6 miles was great although he felt a little sandbagged since I assured him there was no way I would be running under 9 minute miles at that point! Two friends came over last night for the "last supper" and cooked up an amazing pasta recipe with squid and tomato sauce and all other good things, and I ate tons, and felt full the entire race which was a huge help. The weather was ideal.
But in the end, I have no idea, it was 15 minutes faster than I even dreamed of running, so how do you explain that? My only 20 miler was well over three hours. So all I can say is I was very fortunate to have a great race.
I haven't named names in this blog, since I don't give my own, but to everyone who I know who came out today to run or spectate, to grab the impossible cab in Georgetown and feed me, to encourage me along the way, especially those I didn't get to see--Thank you all. It was wonderful to share this triumph with you all. Special thanks to my personal support staff who suffered through the lows and vacation interruptus to support my dream of becoming a marathoner.
That means 8:33 mile pace, and I held that the whole race. I felt so strong the whole way, only really tightening up for the last mile or so.
There are lots of possible reasons: the magical powers of tapering, the ambiance of the crowd and having everyone who came out and cheered for me, having my cousin there to run the last 6 miles was great although he felt a little sandbagged since I assured him there was no way I would be running under 9 minute miles at that point! Two friends came over last night for the "last supper" and cooked up an amazing pasta recipe with squid and tomato sauce and all other good things, and I ate tons, and felt full the entire race which was a huge help. The weather was ideal.
But in the end, I have no idea, it was 15 minutes faster than I even dreamed of running, so how do you explain that? My only 20 miler was well over three hours. So all I can say is I was very fortunate to have a great race.
I haven't named names in this blog, since I don't give my own, but to everyone who I know who came out today to run or spectate, to grab the impossible cab in Georgetown and feed me, to encourage me along the way, especially those I didn't get to see--Thank you all. It was wonderful to share this triumph with you all. Special thanks to my personal support staff who suffered through the lows and vacation interruptus to support my dream of becoming a marathoner.
Dude, congrats! That's awesome! I may have to get off my butt and make a similar plan someday...
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