That was mighty tough. Not enough training, heat (well at least slightly warmed than you'd like), hills and humidity are a brutal combination over the marathon distance. Given these factors i decided to go out easy. I ran the first half near the 3:30 pace group, but sooner after half way I started to feel very hot and my heart rate was very high so I started walking through water stops to get lot of fluids on board. However, even then I started to get tight and the last few miles was about mind over body...but I made it, and in one piece. This is large part due to some amazing support on the course from Gazelles, friends...and most of for my friend Tom who ran with me from mile 9 all the way to the finish. Glad its over...but what next...
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