The Race

[mickdog]

Pre-race routine: Carbo load according to the latest research on the subject starting Friday. I was supposed to gain 4 lbs (1 lb carbs, 3 lbs water, based on my weight, resting heart rate, etc.) - I only made it to 3 lbs, it was hard eating so much. Laid out all my stuff the night before, took it easy, went to bed at 9pm. Really didn't fall asleep

Comments

[chrishartman]

Congratulations! (and, FIRST! :) )

I got a little sentimental reading this, thinking of my first marathon 2 years ago. Last year's was even better. I didn't run this year (not enough time for 20 mile training runs) but next year I'm going to break 4 hours. It's addictive. I don't envy you the pain you'll have over the next week, but trust me, it gets much, MUCH easier next year.

[whipartist]

Well done!

Does anyone ever talk about their first marathon and say, "Man, that was easier than I thought!" ? Nah, didn't think so.

[njchick]

Congratulations!!!!! You are such a superstar in my book.

xx
T.

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+1

[ronsrants]

Well at least you didn't have to shit in the middle of the run. Congrats!

-R

[mickdog]

After I went to the bathroom. I really wanted to get back in line and go again, but I knew I wouldn't have time. Luckily after a couple miles the urge left me and I was fine until the end of the race.

BTW, I wanted to send a personal thanks to you. Your C25K training originally got me into running myself. Who thought 3 years later I'd finish a marathon!

[ronsrants]

JGC! First Deadhead and now you. Yet my ass just got fat and hasn't run a marathon.

-R

[fryday58]

Mick that was awesome. A great story. has this inspired you to continue marathons?

Rick

[mickdog]

Not sure. The biggest issue is the time commitment which is hard with a wife who is a nurse with 12 hour shifts and a seven year-old son. I'll definitely keep running in some form though.