Finished my 1st marathon today - woo-hoo!

[pepnchar]

I trained so hard for this, and today was a blast. I feel so good! I finished strong too -- I was expecting to finish in 5 hours maybe -- but get this -- 4 hours, 00 minutes and 33 seconds. I never ran that fast in my training runs! I had the adrenaline going or something because I completely surprised myself!!! I ran with a pack of gentlemen -- about 50-55 years old I think. I could tell they have run many races before. I kept pace with them mostly and that got me through. Now I'm thinking if I didn't slow down for those water stops I could have come in under 4 hrs. Maybe next time...

Next time? You mean I'm going to do this again? Maybe... Don't know yet!!

I'll post more details on my blog once I get the official race results from the website.
Have an awesome week. I will be taking this week off (fitness-wise). I'll start a more strength-focused rotation next week.


Charlene

 

[SirenSongWoman]

Congratulations! I hope I can join you eventually.

 

[RunninTeach]

WTG, Charlene!!! Awesome finish! Can't wait to read the detailed report.

 

[elliemom]

My hubby has run 1/2 marathons and then did a full one 2 years ago. I was sooooo jealous. This is one of my dreams. I hope to start training this year and be ready by next fall

Congratulations on such a great accomplishment
elliemom

 

[Jess_jugs]

Great job!

That is amazing!!! What a great time, you should be proud of yourself!!! You're almost close to Boston Qualifying time!!

 

[lcobb2]

AWESOME!!!

That is so great! I'm so proud of you. My first marathon was super slow, but I enjoyed every minute of it. I hope you wore your finisher's medal/t-shirt or showed off whatever you got at the finish line. Yeah!!! Well-done!!

Laura

 

[lioness]

Congratulations! What an incredible accomplishment!!

Enjoy your week off.

 

[wake up eager]

Congratulations on your accomplishments! I love hearing about other's successes here - spurs me on. Yea!

 

[pink_fortitude]

CONGRATS!!! That is an amazing accomplishment. Are you still feeling high today?

Missy

 

[TXGin]

Charlene,
Congrats on finishing and getting such a good finishing time!! You must have had a good race if you are already talking about a next time!! Wear that medal everywhere you go all week long! You deserve it!
The last one I ran was Chicago 5 years ago. So fun!

 

[jodijodi]

Congrats!!!! That's great! WTG!

 

[Mckmain]

Charlene!!! That is a fantastic time for a 1st marathon......I hope to read more about yours...

 

[karenvictoria]

Congratulations on finishing and then finsihing with such a great time. I bet you are so proud of yourself. We are too. Way to go.

 

[LaughingWater]

Oh my gosh, I'd die. Congratulations!!!

 

[spyrosmom]

Congrats!! Good job!

Nan

 

[RunnerGirl]

Great job. WTG!!!!

 

[jennifermaria]

Wowowowow!!! And you're a speedy little thing, too! Congratulations!! I hope mine will be every bit a success as yours was

 

[JAFitMama]

Wow !
Congrats on such an accomplishment! And your times was super amazing!

 

[dixiedog6]

wow! Congrats to you!

 

[cab0899]

Congratulations! What a great time!!