Really don't want to have a race recap so this will be short & sweet.
Number of Finishers: 1,884
Number of Females: 763
Number of Males: 1,121
Average Time: 4:12:25
overall place: 1594 out of 1884
division place: 116 out of 149
gender place: 597 out of 763
chip time: 4:54:38
pace: 11:15
half: 2:17:37
mile 20: 3:38:39
gun time: 4:56:10
Not sure what happened. It seemed it was all mental. I was prepared, trained well all summer and then once I got out there about mile 9-10 it started going downhill.
And so now for the evidence. Don't mind the heartrate. I don't think it was on correctly and that's why it spiked at 200. Yes, that means it was 99%! Unless that was just a sign that something was going to go wrong, not sure. Those 2 stops were porta-potty stops. Second one wasn't really needed after all.
Number of Finishers: 1,884
Number of Females: 763
Number of Males: 1,121
Average Time: 4:12:25
overall place: 1594 out of 1884
division place: 116 out of 149
gender place: 597 out of 763
chip time: 4:54:38
pace: 11:15
half: 2:17:37
mile 20: 3:38:39
gun time: 4:56:10
Not sure what happened. It seemed it was all mental. I was prepared, trained well all summer and then once I got out there about mile 9-10 it started going downhill.
Or maybe it wasn't mental:
- Was it because I didn't eat pasta the night before and instead eggplant paramasean?
- Was it because I didn't sleep well and was tossing & turning cause of it being stuffy, hot & noisy in my hotel room?
- Was it because I didn't eat much the morning of the race? (no microwave to heat up my oatmeal)
- Was it because of the cold weather?
- Was it because of the 10-15 mph winds that were coming at us from the west and then from the south?
- Was it because of the age of my shoes and that I've trained for 2 marathons in them?
- Was it because I didn't eat enough while I was running?
- Or most importantly was it because I was too full of expectations of myself?
But I found myself walking when my mind told me to walk, not when my body told me to walk. I just couldn't fight through anything or any feeling. I just couldn't win. I kept telling myself, what are you doing walking, you feel fine, you are fine, so pick it up. And the odd thing is that I would pass people when I was running who were also running. So that's when I knew my pace was fine but then I would just stop and walk. My breathing was fine, my mind just gave out.
My cell phone also died at about mile 12. I had it in my sports bra and when I opened it up the display was all wonky. I turned it off and when I tried to restart it, wouldn't turn back on. Put it in my SPIBelt at that time which made it bounce even that much more. It didn't help though, it wouldn't turn on at all. I was actually afraid that my friends were going to leave thinking that they missed me. I was so worried! I let it dry out until after work and it seems to be fine now. I've got to get a cell phone holder pronto.
All I know is that having great friends who support me before, during and after the run makes up for this. I am loved, people care for me. This makes up for any disappointment that I gave to myself. I had 5 friends show up to support me at the end and throughout the race (Kevin & Jess, Jesse & his gf Katie and Luke). I had another Lakefront Marathon runner in my NITRO running group and his wife and a husband of another runner cheer me on at the end. I had a guy who sat next to me on the bus to the start cheering for me at the end. All of these people made my horrible time disappear. As a running friend who I met at my first 1st marathon said to me on Twitter; "Having to stop at mile 11 and fight the other 15 miles is truly remarkable. While I know you wanted a better time you should be very proud!" He's right. It's just a time. I am one of 1,884 that finished that day. 2,750 signed up total. That's nearly 900 people that didn't show up and/or drop out.
To everyone that affected supported me while I was in training for this marathon with their words on this blog, on Twitter, in person, through email, I really appreciate it. Even a Good Luck helps. That definitely takes the sting out of this. It always has been about the little things for me.
I did bring my camera with me (no video for you lucky people out there) but I'll post the pictures when I'm feeling a bit better about things or tomorrow, whichever comes first!
And so now for the evidence. Don't mind the heartrate. I don't think it was on correctly and that's why it spiked at 200. Yes, that means it was 99%! Unless that was just a sign that something was going to go wrong, not sure. Those 2 stops were porta-potty stops. Second one wasn't really needed after all.
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4 comments:
I totally understand being disappointed for not performing as you hoped you would but I just wanted to say that I think what you accomplished is AMAZING!! 26.2miles rather you walk, crawl, or run is no small feat so be proud of that!!
I'm sorry your time was not what you wanted. But, like Katie said in her comment, you still completed the race! And, as your other friend said, pushing through to the end when you aren't feeling it mentally is hardcore.
You are still my hero! You should be very proud of what you accomplished. That's what makes a marathon so attractive isn't it? It is so much bigger than we are. We just train the best we can, show up and give everything we have to get the medal and hope it has mercy on us. You fought every mile and you did it! You should be very proud!
You did great, considering all that you mentioned! You still covered the distance, and should be proud of yourself! :) And, all of those supportive people? They are just IMPRESSED! They don't think it's a big deal if you decided to walk, because it's not :)
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