Awesome! Crazy to think I just ran my 1st marathon. The legs are definitely fatigued today, but I feel pretty good. Here's the breakdown.
Was awoken at 4:20 am with a major cramp in my left calf muscle it didn't relax for a few minutes, so I was in some serious pain. I was thinking you have got to be kidding. Once it relaxed I went and rolled it out on the foam roller and took a couple advil. Calf still hurt, but wasn't going to stop me from going for it. Jamie and I caught a ride up to the start with Chad, BG, Jeff and Shane. Got to the start about 30 minutes before game time. The sun was already up so, I knew this was going to be a HOT one. Once the gun went off I knew Chad was feeling it. So much for our game plan. He smoked it and turned in the HOT performace of the day. So, I felt great at the go, so I probably went out to fast because by the end of the canyon I was starting to feel it. Into the parkway I knew I was starting to fatigue out. The sun was draining me and I started walking at the last two aid stations for about 30 yards. So with the sun, leg crap with bothered me the entire run, and I measured the course a little long, I was really happy with my result! Here are my splits:
Run splits according to my Garmin: Time 3:30:39, Avg 7:59, distance 26.38
7:42
7:37
7:40
7:34
7:29
7:34
7:36
7:38
7:47
7:49
7:51
7:52
7:57
7:50
8:24 - Hill just past mile 14
8:00
8:04
7:53
8:07
8:06
8:19
8:08
7:42
8:52 Started losing Jeff here. 3rd place in his class.
9:15 Hardest mile of the day. Walk break. Should have poured ice water on me.
8:53
last .38 in 8:00 pace.
I came into the finish a little light headed. Booth was there luckily or I probably would have hit the turf. Looking back on the race I should have slowed the first 8 miles down a touch. It was definitely a great experience and hopefully one I will grow from.
Peace OUT!
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