Shamrock Marathon - RunMarathon

The first half of the race felt pretty good. I went out very conservative (since I really didn't train for this race I knew I had to be conservative...that and I"m having foot issues). I was suprised how decent things felt until mile 18. At mile 17 I was suprised to see that I was on pace to beat my time from last year. However it wasn't meant to be...I just couldn't keep running on that rt foot. I ended up walking a lot from mile 18. I never thought about giving up...but there were a few tears. Mainly because I was disappointed in myself for the lack of training, and also because that darn foot hurt so bad.

Train and be healed (no pun intended)

Met my friend who ran the half, headed to her house to shower, then hit the road for the drive home (4.5 hrs)


No real training for this race, and my darn feet (although the left didn't give me any trouble in this race)

I knew going into the race I was not trained. I really had no business running it. But, I did. I was so upset with myself by mile 23 I decided I would not be doing another marathon. However as I write this (the next day) I am doing another marathon next spring and am looking for one this fall after my last tri. I want under 4, and if I was on target to beat my best (until mile 17) then I know I can do it with training. Boy what a difference a hug from your family and a night of sleep makes :)


This is the second year I have done this race. It is a great race, very well organized and very well supported. There are only two stretches where there are not wall to wall supporters.

I really liked running the 8k on Sat and the marathon on Sunday. Makes for a very cool weekend :)

I like this race, but next year I may do the new Tobacco Road marathon that is a new race at home.