Finisher!

Since I ran 2 half marathons in less than a month can I just say I ran a full marathon?

I’ll give a real recap later, but just wanted to share it was a tough run. I’m not making excuses, but being run down and dog tired the past 3 weeks affected my run for sure.

After a stellar first half of the race, mile 8 was full of frustration. I got some tree debris in my eye, I had to stop to pee and I walked for a minute or two to collect myself/calm myself down from being pissed about everything.

My tummy was hating me this run and on top of being tired I was extremely frustrated. I spent the last quarter of the race wishing it was over (I hated feeling that way).

I ran as hard as I could the last 4 miles without puking, crying, bleeding or pooping. All while being mad that I started the race with under 9 minute miles for the first 4.

My official race time isn’t posted yet. According to my nike+ sensor which I paused when I went to use a port-a-potty it had me at 2:16:53. I’m going to put my chip time closer to 2:19:00.

I’m disappointed in my time, but still proud of myself and my medal!