On Running: Post Marathon
Well, it finally happened; I ran my first full marathon.
The race went really well, and I hit all of my goals. I did not stop or walk, and I finished in under four hours (3:57:16). I even managed to place third in my age group and was 17/94 overall, which is much better than I expected. It was a very emotional experience for me and something I will never forget.
I felt really good throughout the race. The course was nice, and the weather was cool. I ingested GU three times throughout the course, and drank water at about half the aid stations. Thankfully, I did not experience any problems with my body along the course. I was actually surprised at how good I felt afterwards, experiencing only minor soreness in my quads and knees for a couple days. Four days after the marathon, I went for a run and felt 100%.
I am happy to have done this and really feel like I accomplished something great. The human body is born to run, and I just did my part. I am pleased.