Overall, this was a very bad race for me. I did a very bad job executing, in many ways:
1. I didn't eat a real breakfast, only had some clif shot bloks and 1/3 of a clif bar. Could have used a bagel and a cup of real coffee.
2. Did not have a race plan. I kinda knew where I wanted my HR to be, but didn't really think about it or have anything planned out.
3. Did not have enough nutrition with me.
4. Had no salt with me, which although I usually don't use, would have been key this time, as my right quad was cramping badly.
5. In general, was not well trained. Missed way too many key long runs, as well as numerous shorter ones.
6. Wasn't fully motivated, either in training, or for the race. That motivation, and having a clear goal, is key in helping me push it near the end of a race. I did want to break 4 hours, but wasn't fully committed to it.

You put all those things together, and you've got a bad race. I'm not sure I want to do another marathon any time soon. I just don't like the long runs. I think I'll top out at half-marathons, and focus on getting faster at those shorter distances.

Lap/HR data:
Overall: 4:14:17, TE 5.0, 4200kcal
AvgHR 174, MaxHR 187
Mile 1-2: 9:11/mi, HR 167
Mile 3: 9:13, HR 173
Mile 4: 8:20, HR 169
Mile 5: 9:27, HR 174
Mile 6: 9:26, HR 176
Mile 7: 8:26, HR 173
Mile 8: 8:42, HR 175
Mile 9: 9:09, HR 174
Mile 10: 8:40, HR 176
Mile 11: 9:02, HR 178
Mile 12: 8:52, HR 179
Mile 13: 9:00, HR 178
Mile 14: 8:56, HR 181
Mile 15: 9:40, HR 177 (2 gels)
Mile 16: 8:59, HR 179
Mile 17: 9:10, HR 180
Mile 18: 9:42, HR 179
Mile 19: 10:24, HR 177
Mile 20: 9:48, HR 178
Mile 21: 9:58, HR 179
Mile 22: 11:02, HR 174
Mile 23: 10:44, HR 176
Mile 24: 12:06, HR 168
Mile 25: 12:22, HR 161
Mile 26.2: 14:48, HR 167

LOTS!!

Walked around, snacked, ate.


Lots of things. See above.