Well, the leg felt great. We got to the starting area a little late because our bus driver got lost and led 4 others astray. So, we got in line for the potty and as soon as we were done, headed to the corrals. We were going to start in Deans corral (16) but we didn't make it up that far so we started in 21. Splits 1-9:29 Nice and slow 2-8:57 3-8:42 4-8:29 5-8:33 Feeling good and took a GU 6-8:30 Mentioned to the group that I didn't ever want this marathon to end. 7-8:35 8-8:31 9-8:26 10-8:32 Our goal was to feel fresh at 10 and I did. I took my 2nd GU and 3 ibuprofen to keep on top of any pain that might start. 11-8:43 12-8:20 13-8:30 Was really amazed that we were already half way through. 14-8:43 15-8:22 3rd GU and I also took an electrolyte pill because my quads started cramping.
16-8:25 First major hill. I flew up it feeling really great. I turned to Jody and told her how glad I was to have some uphill. My quads were really feeling the down. 17-8:34 18-8:21 19-8:25 20-8:32 4th GU
21-10:04 Yes, you read that right! Aah, my quads were KILLING me. Heartbreak Hill did break my heart:( I walked for 1 minute. 22-8:38 Recovered a little on the downhill here but feeling pretty hammered. 23-9:07 Beginning of the yucky for me. 5th GU
24-9:17
25-9:15 26-9:20 .2 ( I clocked .41)-3:42 (9:02 pace) I will begin by saying that I am 100% happy with my time. It was so much fun and the most awesome experience. I want to go back next year for sure. Now, let me explain my slowing. I'm pretty sure that because of all the water gain from the prednisone, that my body started flushing it all out beginning Wednesday of last week. I think that it flushed a lot of electrolytes out with it because I have never experienced cramping like this. Cardio wise I felt fantastic but my legs gave out. I'm sure it didn't help that I didn't run for 3 weeks prior either. No excuses though. Although, a learning experience again. I feel great now other than some soreness. Okay major soreness. I could hardly move on Tuesday but feel a ton better today (Wed). | 