ran the marathon in groveton last Saturday. it came in like a lamb and went out like a lion. that's for sure. it was a long and lonley stretch. it was a hot and hilly path. like a hotcake in a frying pan.
i ran the first half according to plan. felt great!!! at mile 16 i nose-dived, just like i have been in my last 3 training runs on anything over 15 miles. my back cramps up, and this time my chest caved in too...a full core squeeze. leaving me breathless. my legs and arms ready to rock, my core unable to move. yes, so i nose-dived/walked for 7 miles before i was passed for the lead...oh, we are talking SMALL town marathon here. somehow i still ended up with 3:50 even with a 10 mile walk in there...ha! it was really bad and frustrating. i almost pulled out at 20 miles, but couldn't knowing there was a whole race of struggling people still chipping away at it behind me. i couldn't give up when everyone else was still trying. i couldn't give up and tell my daughters that i'd quit.
so, i kept going.
although i was 30 mins off from where i thought i'd easily be. maybe another marathon, another day. until then, i'll be racing 5ks!
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I am impressed that you even did it...I am training for my first 1/2 marathon right now and everyday I wish that I lived closer to you because you are so good at it and training..I am terrified to do the 1/2 so props to you for doing the whole...and I know one day you do it just the way that you want to do it! Way to go! We miss you guys like crazy! Hope things are going well.
You still freaking rocked it!! So glad you came for dinner. Good to see you guys.
It's impressive to run a marathon! Congrats! Love the health and fitness!
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