Post Half Marathon report 2014
Sorry to disappoint everyone but I didn't croak on the course today. Despite my serious lack of training and motivation, I managed to limp across the finish line this morning without too much drama or the assistance of the local EMS.
I was able to wrap it up with a 2:33 time (that translates into a 11:42 pace for those serious runners out there). Not a PR (personal record), but not my worst time. Within the window of expectation. Kinda pisses me off to think how I might have done better if I had been more serious about my training. Despite my lack of training, I made it across the finish line with a decent time.
The weather was obscenely incredible. Temps at the start were around 55, clear skies, full moon, light wind. You could't pay for better conditions.
I will regale everyone with the course report later (if interested) but, for now, I am uber sore. This one had a smorgasbord of different ailments/pains to accompany the run. Hot spots on the feet. Leg cramps around mile 7. Back spasm between miles 8 - 9. Groin pull around mile 10. Spent the last 2.5 miles running/limping my way to the end line. Not much left in the tank at the end, but I did manage to stumble across the finish line with some sense of dignity, despite feeling the old joints. #6 in the bag. Not sure if I have a seventh one in me.
I got a massage afterwards that helped take the edge off. It may be the scotch talking, but I have to admit, I am feeling all of 56++ right now.
5 comments:
Hm, you make it sound like a real joy! Looking forward to photos and more detail when you have recovered!
Well, I knew you'd make it across. c'mon.
Looking forward to the field report!
Congrats on finishing #6! It seems like you're not proud, but you certainly should be! Another one under your belt. Not many can say that. And to run 13.1 miles without much training is incredible!
Now rest up, drink up, and then fill us in on the course report. :)
"I managed to limp across the finish line this morning without too much drama or the assistance of the local EMS. "
WHOOOOOO HOOOOO!!
"The weather was obscenely incredible. Temps at the start were around 55, clear skies, full moon, light wind. You could't pay for better conditions"
YAY!!
Now go rest & relax!
Kudos to you, Agg!
Way to go! Congrats on finishing and not croaking in the process.
Sounds like your body was working hard to slow you down, but you didn't let it get the best of you. That's the real win.
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