Around mile seven I developed a hot spot that stuck with me until the end. I also had a pain on the inside area of my left knee. A few times it felt as though it wanted to buckle.
I ran the race as a test in two areas. Number one- To assess my running fitness for IMCDA. I'm happy overall except for the knee.
Number Two- I wanted to test the INFINITE electrolite drink in preparation for IMCDA. I carried it dry and when I got to a water station I too a sip, tapped in some powdered drink, and sswallowed. My doses weren't consistent but I wanted to test whether I could use only the drink mix. I'm plesed overall and for IMCDA I will use it exclusively. On the bike I'll have it premixed for consumption and will carry it dry for the Marathon portion. It has all the carbs, calories, protien, and electro's I need. That means no gels, bars, and multiple energy sources. I will drink the warm chicken broth on the run.

Another long run or two would have helped. AS it was I managed two 17 mile training runs prior to the race.

I walked through the recovery area to look for snacks. Someone from Gleukos gave me an empty box and I started filling with goodies it for later. I sat down twice and massaged my very achey calves. At the pre-race expo I bought "The Stick" for rolling out knots and for myofascial relief. I works wonderfully.


My left knee would be the main culprit here. Not sure where the pain came from and I never felt even a twinge while training. Just one of those things I suppose.


One step closer to IMCDA!