So at 18, I'm hurting big time, but still moving continuously. I'm running slow, but I haven't walked at all, not even through the water stations. Just keep moving! That's what I needed to do. When I was training and my knee pain got really bad, I ended having to walk home 4 miles out of an 8 mile run. It was because I had stopped. My knee, even though I had stretched, had tightened up and became too much to run. I wasn't going to let that happen this time. I had to keep going.
At mile marker 20, I had reached my breaking point. I couldn't continue to run, it was time for a break. I figured, "what the hell?, I'll walk a little, run a little, I'll be alright. I'm still ahead of my drop dead 4 hour goal, in fact, I was still ahead of my 3 and 1/2 hour goal." I couldn't believe it but I was still moving at a great pace, even though it felt like I was barely moving. So I walked for a little starting at the first water station after mile 20. On and off, I would run and then walk.
I'm going to take this opportunity to point out some funny stuff about marathons here. Things I noticed along the way and found funny or interesting or just frustrating. I don't know if it's all the Rock and Roll Marathon's or just San Diego, but there is a tradition of the running Elvis'. There are people who actually dress up in the full jumpsuit, wig, sunglass get up and run this thing. Some of them fast, like real fast. I don't know how they do it, but that must seem like a great idea at the beginning but quickly turn south. Another thing I noticed, the gatorade like flavored drink, is terrible! Just stick to water! For real, it's so watered down it's bad. I think there is a very fine line when making drinks from powder, you either add the right amount, or it's the worst drink ever. These unfortunately, were the worst! Otter pops, or flavor-ice depending on where you're from. In mile 19 there were ton's of these being handed out by spectator to runners. I couldn't believe that amount of runners that took them, in fact, Adam was one of them. I was psyched to hear it, if you knew him when he was younger, you knew that he single handily kept this company in business. Thank god Price Club(Costco) carried them or I don't think I could have gone to college with the amount we would have spent.
The most frustrating thing with Marathon's, the mile markers. Who ever thought it was a good idea to tell me exactly how many miles I had left, should be shot! Seriously, when you've run 18 miles, is it that important to know that you still have to run 8? Couldn't you do without that info? Maybe, let me know that I'm crossing the 26 mark? Or just hold off till the finish line?
Now for more pics.....Enjoy this round!
Hunk ahunk of burning [thighs]
hmmmmm
Still going..
Ouch
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