I MADE MY GOAL!!!
Night before the race. Goal 3:15!
What a great course. I had all the downhill on my side! If it wasn't for the potty and aid stations I could of made it to the finish line faster. All in all I am happy with my results. I had family and friends cheering me on from the app and talked to good people during the race which made it more meaningful.
Jessica and I barely made it to the top in the nice Greyhound busses. We pulled up went potty and through our bags in the truck as it was pulling away. I forgot to get my gloves off which was a bummer because even in California at the top of mountain it is pretty cold. Luckily Jessica found some on the ground, that I swiped.
We started off strong but not to fast and wonder if I should of took the hills and a few of the earlier miles a bit faster. Maybe I could of stayed up with Jessica (who got 3:09) if I didn't take the potty break and pushed my early miles a bit more.
I felt great for running a downhill marathon. The only annoyance was a cramp in my toe which I think has something to do with my nutrition. I tried to take time and not take time at aid stations. (get it LOL) I constantly kept eating but had a hard time with my oatmeal and bagel before the race. My stomach wasn't up to it.
Here is a picture of a friend I made and ran a lot of the race with until he took off way ahead of me.
Loved running and talking with good people but was happy setting my own pace alone.
Really tried to push my pace for the last 2 miles but it was a lot harder because it flattened out. I came into the finish line running hard and happy!
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That felt so GOOD! Best marathon I have ever ran and loved the course!
