It's funny how many people ask you- How'd ya do? And when I got asked that I had to think about it.....my first response is- "I finished". It's been hard to feel good about my race- as I ended up walking a lot in the last 4 miles. Doing that leaves me feeling like I did not race well.....My coach always talks about executing a good race. So did I? Probably not.
I started the race going out too fast. Even though I was toward the back- it was still too fast. Beginning with 3 miles of serious downhill made it hard for me to hold back a bit more. I felt absolutely fantastic until around mile 18. At that point I just hit a wall-slump-whatever you want to call it- but I never really made it back.
Also, at mile 18 I ate 1/2 an espresso gu- I think that effected me too as it did not sit well with me at all.
But there is still that nagging feeling when someone asks me how I did- I don't feel like I did "well". I feel like I finished.....but I did not finish strong. Interesting how just finishing a marathon is not good enough....I actually want to do another one soon to take what I've learned from this one and try again....
So what did I learn- start out slow- pace myself better- be careful not to overfuel (NO MORE Choc Gu's!!!)- and don't walk no matter what! It's absolutely almost impossible to run continous again after walking........Good races/not so good races- I actually am blessed that I am able to do this at all, and am grateful I have my health and wellbeing....
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