Thanks ladies! I finished the marathon!

Mckmain

Mckmain

Cathlete
I do know all of your support helped me ALOT. Especially the last 3 miles or so when I knew you were pulling for me. I never really like the first 3 miles of this marathon, it's all downhill and no matter how slow you go it trashes the quads to some degree. The weather was so in our favor...cloudy and cold but only a bit of rain about mile 24. I did forget about the 2 creeks though. About mile 5 and 7, you cannot avoid getting your feet wet and sloshing for a bit after!! I met up with a very nice man from a town not far from here. It was his 2nd marathon and we ran the last 19 miles together. I usually run marathons alone so the company was good. And I know we helped each other to the finish. Always a good feeling...:)...I finished in 4:17, so a bit longer than I had anticipated, but was very happy to get 1st in my age division (45-49). I am feeling it in my quads as I type! I imagine tomorrow they will be screaming!!! I am thinking a good long stretch tomorrow will be exactly what I need!!! Hope all of your New Years started as well as mine...:)...Carole
 
Carole
I am SOOO proud of you. It's nice to know you were thinking of us as we were thinking of you. Congratulations.

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Does this show how happy I am for you?

Bet you could use Stretch Max right now, huh?

Wendy
 
Thanks Cathy...:)

Wendy...that is so sweet....:)...I wonder if I could email Cathe about Stretchmax?????......ha,ha....I do have some stretching DVD's....thank god!....:)...Carole
 
You "rock" Carole...........you certainly have more "get up and go" than I have right now

Congradulations

Pat yourself on the back girlfriend! Im giving you one right now......

Marion


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Carole!!:clap!!!!
yeah for you!! I knew you were gonna do GREAT!!:)

4:17 is an AWESOME time!!

really happy for ya!! :):):)

take care:)
Gloria
 
Congratulations!! Sounds like you had a great race.

Way to go on Number 1 in your age group!!!!

Beverly

Happy New Year!!!:+
 
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Carole, that's a "high-five". What an amazing accomplishment! You are very inspiring. I look forward to seeing what you can do when you turn some of that running energy and time back into Cathe workouts. You certainly got the New Year off on the right foot, didn't you? (pun intended, groan)

All the best!
Sandra
 
Congratulations Carole!!! You are soooooo amazing. I am very proud of you and want to thank you for being such an inspiration to all of us here. What a way to start the New Year.

Take it easy for a couple days, drink lots, eat well, and stretch those hard working muscles.

Diana
 
Hey Carole, I was thinking about you a lot today! Congratulations on your very good time and also placing in your age group. Way to go, girl!:)
I also have to tell you that my most memorable marathons are the ones were I hooked up with different people and ran with them. That is such a great way of experiencing the famous marathon camaraderies. Now enjoy your very well deserved rest. I do hope that you'll take tomorrow off... ;) Mari
 
WOO HOO!! Congratulations Carole:7 :7 :7 :7 !!! Well done indeed! I am SOOOOO proud of you! Way to go:D :D !!! A VERY big high 5 from me too! Great job also on placing first in your age group....although for me, I think you are #1 in ANY age group:7 :+ :+ :+ ! What an inspiration! I hope you take a very well deserved rest tomorrow and just revel in your accomplishment!

HAPPY NEW YEAR CAROLE!!!:7 :D
 
Marion....thanks for the pat on the back...:D warms my heart!

Gloria...thanks....you have been quite an inspiration on the Ya ya check-in...:)

Beverly...yes getting 1st was a nice surprise. Helps to live in a small town...:+

Thanks Lori...it is nice I can be an inspration like so many I have met here!

Thanks Jo...my favorite way to start the year!

Sandra...how is it I never saw the "Pun" in you...:+ thank you for the high 5!! Yes I am so wanting Cathe's Harcore! Plus, now I'm training for a 50K in March....yeah...OCD!!!

Bobbi...Thanks! yes of course I ran some of the miles for you! How the heck have you been?...:)

Thank you Diana...yes I will take it easy for a few days...if I can...:)

Mari....I do appreciate your thoughts, and I was surprised to place...) I have enjoyed marathons talking to people but mostly I run them alone. My sister and I met a very sweet man just a week after my Dad passed away...it was just kind bizarre the whole weekend. We did see him in the next few marathons and he came here to visit. I will just stretch tomorrow and of course Football! Did you get my email?

Sandy...I so felt your Karma...:)...thanks! Love those high 5's...:)...you have been very inspirational too on the daily check in, you seem to make me laugh alot...I will rest tomorrow...and of course read the posts!!!....:)...Carole
 
Wow, I KNEW you'd do awesome! First place too! http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/aktion/action-smiley-033.gif[/img]http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/aktion/action-smiley-033.gif[/img]http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/aktion/action-smiley-033.gif[/img] You have worked so hard towards your goal. I hope you are feeling okay this morning. I cannot even begin to imagine what your shins/quads/calves/feet feel like this morning. I was hurtin' a bit myself thinking of those downhill miles! OUCH! I almost got a tear reading your post though. Way to go Carole!!! 2005 is startin' off great for you. Good Luck in March.
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
Carole,
That is so super! How many marathons have you run? How long have you been running? I often think about making that a goal of mine. Currently, I run only about 3 miles and the most I have run is 5 miles. 26.2 miles seems so out of my league. Good for you - what an accomplishment!

Joanne
 
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