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Comments: I used a 4:1 method. Was not quite sure how it was going to work, but it seemed to fit me well. I was able to stay consistant without tiring quickly. And had so much energy the whole run. I usually start out to fast in the beginning, so I kept looking at the garmin to make sure I stayed at a 10 min mile pace. I wore my watch on my left arm to keep track of when I needed to run/walk etc. Mile 1-8 went quick. Felt really strong. Saw Craig at mile 6, which helped a lot. Mile 8 I had to stop and wait in line to pee, which messed up my split a little. Mile 9-17 I felt even better. Made sure I was GUing and drinking water often. Mile 18 I started to feel the pain a bit in my quads, but very tolerable. I knew if I just kept the pace I had I could finish strong. Mile 19-21 was ok. Saw my stalker again at mile 22 and I think he was surprised that I was still feeling so good. I was looking forward to Mile 25 when I would see PeterAK with my beer. Saw Peter, but no beer. He gave me a high five and away I went to finish strong. I tried to give it all I had the last mile but had nothing left. Met Craig at the finish line with a big hug and kiss and I knew then that THIS is what I love to do!! I love waking up every morning and realizing that ANYTHING is possible! If the mind can believe it, the body can achieve it!!! What would you do differently?: Train more. Be a little more prepared. Would like to run 9's next time.  Post race
Warm down: Walked around to get the muscles to relax. Ate half a banana, drank more water. Talked to Travis and Sandi. Thanks you two for coming and cheering me on! Donks are the best. Then Craig took me to Kopps for a yummy burger! What limited your ability to perform faster: Training Event comments: Love this race! Beautiful course! Will be back next year! Last updated: 2008-06-09 12:00 AM
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Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 87/127
3 things you should typically NOT do 2 days before a marathon!
1) get your nutrition plan from rstocks3 in BT chat.
2) go to google and try to find a plan on running a marathon (JeffGalloway.com).
3) think to yourself..hmmm.. maybe I should have trained and ran longer than 14 miles before the marathon.
I did all 3 and yet I finished!!
Nutrition included: Lots of water, 2 GU's every hour mixed with water. 1 endurolyte every hour, sports beans w/caffiene, snickers bar and starbursts.
Got up at 4:30, got dressed, ate my banana and PB bagel. Stopped at Kwik trip to get my decaf/caf coffee. Asked Craig on the drive..WTF am I doing? Yet I decided to keep a positive attitude...I CAN RUN A MARATHON!!
Stretched a bit while talking to Craig. He was my rock that day..kept me calm and in a great mood. Telling me "You can do this." This has been my biggest challenge yet. I am not a strong runner and this stand alone Mary definitely scared me much more than my 2 back to back HIM's.