Josh_C Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Today I ran the Philadelphia Marathon in 4:50. I'm excited because this is 25 minutes better than the marathon I ran in May. But I'm upset because my goal was 4:30. It was within reach. I lined up with a pacer and realized early on that he was going WAY too fast. Instead of even splits of 10:10-10:20 a mile, we were hitting 9:45, 9:50 and some 10:05 miles all in the first half. I should have slowed down and done my own thing. But I stayed with the pacer until mile 14. Then I just couldn't keep up anymore and slowly but surely fell away. Nonetheless I finished injury free and now I feel great. I'm excited for my next marathon in March where I know I will finally hit my goal. On the up side, all my toenails are intact. I could have sworn from mile 18 on that I could feel a toenail floating around in my sock. But I got home and they all survived! Quote Facebook | Twitter | Blog |"What we face may look insurmountable. But I learned something from all those years of training and competing. I learned something from all those sets and reps when I didn't think I could lift another ounce of weight. What I learned is that we are always stronger than we know." - Arnold SchwarzeneggerToby: It's going to be hard.Josh: Then we'll do what's hard.- The West Wing"A good lawyer sees trouble coming from around the corner."-Professor Tom Ross Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Congratulations. That was very ambitious trying to improve your PR by 45min, but I like the way you think! I'm sure you'll reach your goals in the next go around. Big ups for leveling up and trying your heart out... Quote i don't care what u think of me. unless u think i'm awesome. in which case u're right. Intro - Workout Log - ABS Log - Fitness Philosophy - Accountability - NERDEE - Weight Maintenance Link to comment
Lachy Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 That's awesome jcamson! Congratulations! That's a good improvement too, and it seems like you've learned from the experience, so next time you'll smash that goal. Though I'm nowhere near marathon levles (and really have no intention of going that far), this inspires me to keep up and keep improving my runs, so thanks! Quote Battle Log - Facebook Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 It's funny how marathoners have those odd endurance injuries like floating toenails, thigh burns and bleeding nipples... Quote i don't care what u think of me. unless u think i'm awesome. in which case u're right. Intro - Workout Log - ABS Log - Fitness Philosophy - Accountability - NERDEE - Weight Maintenance Link to comment
signalguy Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Awesome job! I'm looking to do my first half in a few months. Quote Daily Mile My BJJ Life Link to comment
andygates Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Woot! 25 minutes up on your PB is nothing to sniff at. And all your toenails? Luxury! Quote Link to comment
This is Seth Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Hells yeah, Josh! Grats on cutting off so much time. Quote You ever see those guys who look like they totally used to be in shape? I'm working to get back to that... Link to comment
KillerGriller Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 excellent! Screw the pacers, do your own thing. I've heard MANY more experiences like yours rather than good ones when using them. You know what you need,take matter into your own hands next time. Good luck in your training this winter! Quote Scout: STR: 20.5 | DEX: 13 | STA: 28 | CON: 13.5 | WIS: 8 | CHA: 4http://51feetunder.wordpress.com/ - Running, Rock & Roll, Rock Climbing and PhotographyFitocracy ProfileTwitter Latest Challenge Link to comment
zenmom Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Congratulations on an awesome run! Quote Human Adventurer STR: 2 | DEX: 2 | STA: 3 | CON: 2| WIS: 4 | CHA: 2 I'd rather regret the things I have done than the things that I haven't. -Lucille Ball My Blogger / Twitter / DailyMile / MyFitnessPal / 2012 Goals Link to comment
leapsandbounds Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Big congratulations!! A marathon is on my "someday" list. It's gotta feel great to smash your PB like that! Quote Link to comment
Josh_C Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Thanks everyone! I can finally walk (almost) normal today. Now I get to start being excited for Crossfit starting in 2 weeks Quote Facebook | Twitter | Blog |"What we face may look insurmountable. But I learned something from all those years of training and competing. I learned something from all those sets and reps when I didn't think I could lift another ounce of weight. What I learned is that we are always stronger than we know." - Arnold SchwarzeneggerToby: It's going to be hard.Josh: Then we'll do what's hard.- The West Wing"A good lawyer sees trouble coming from around the corner."-Professor Tom Ross Link to comment
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