The race is run and I'm happy to report I finished! Secondly, I set a personal record with a time of 5 hours eight minutes! I shaved a half hour off my prior marathon. While I didn't meet my weight or time goals I am so thankful it's over!
I ran with Susan McDonald (see picture) thru about mile 21 then urged her to go on without me. By then I was having pain in the feet and was uncertain about the chemical balance in my body? Too much water? Too little salt, too much salt? I just didn't feel good. I was 2 hours 23 minutes at the half way point but as the body system kept depleting minerals, electrolytes,salt etc., I must not have been refueling properly? The last five miles were a struggle. The coaches were running on the course to encourage us and it really helps to have them give that little extra vote of confidence.
Thanks so much again to those who sponsored me and donated to LLS!
The inaugural Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon is coming June 27th! I've earned my TNT spot through the fund raising and must now decide if I'm going to focus on breaking 5 hours? People ask why? Are you crazy? We'll see?
More to follow!
A special thank you to Deborah Acosta, (my mentor) for her encouragement, patience and perseverance. I don't think I could do it without her support and all the marvelous people who make up North County San Diego Team in Training! GO TEAM!!
