I had never done longer than a half which usually takes me around 1:40 so I tried to go out slow. Started 8:20 miles which slowed as the race went on but I was amazed with each mile how great I felt. I kept waiting for it to suck. Finally at about 22 miles it really started to hurt but I just kept chugging along.It was scary to see all the people walking and streching out cramps, not sure why it wasn't me. At mile 25 Mary and Nick were outside the hotel chearing me on which felt great. The end of the race you go through the players tunnel into Laumbeau Field do a lap around the field and exit to the finish which is cool. Except when you have some 13.1 walkers three wide.

Nothing. I felt really good until the last few miles. My only goals were to not get hurt with the tri season finally about to start in Wisconsin and if possible come in under 4 hrs.

It is Wisconsin so post race is beer and brats. I knew I couldn't handle a brat so I grabed a beer. Had to keep moving because I was afraid that if I stopped I would turn into one giant cramp.


Nothing for first time, only starting running 3 yrs ago and only doing it to get ready for tri season which is what I really enjoy.


Had a blast will likely do next year