Was running too fast at first and despite attempts to slow down, really didn't until I stopped just past halfway to pee. After a 20 second break my pace dropped by almost two minutes per mile. Hit the wall twice. First around mile 15-16 and then again around 20-21. At first bonk, I had trouble running in a straight line and so picked out the striped line on the road to follow.

6,581 Calories.
8,404 out of 11,127 men.
HR and mile splits come from watch. 5k splits come from timing pads.

Train for 18 and 20 mile runs. Take on more fluids. Don't stop to pee.

Walked out to Arlington. Met Pat and Jean for a few minutes then walked to Arlington Holiday Inn to catch cab straight to Del Ray Halloween Parade.


Did not train enough in last month. I took on fluid at every stop except at the first mile yet I was still thirsty and slightly dehydrated as I finished.


Plenty of fans and support crew throughout race. My favorite fan sign was a well dressed woman in Georgetown with handpainted sign that said, "We won't judge if you crap yourself."
Paddy stayed with me despite the ability to go faster. I kept urging him to leave me back, but he wouldn't.