My body did NOT cooperate today. I'm convinced it had a lot to do with hydration/nutrition... but I finished. 5:12. I will never feel the same about my quads again. What they did to me today was devastating. I think I had tears in my eyes the last 10 miles - and I'm still not sure if it was "what went wrong?" or "make this end." or "oh my goodness, this hurts".
But a special shout-out to Marathon Maiden, who I happened to spot right before the start and meet for a whole 10 seconds... she posted a 3:06. Placing 8th woman overall and 2nd in her age group. (And this is a HUGE race... 7,000 marathoners.)
More shout-outs to come tomorrow with a full race report... if I ever wake up from my marathon-induced coma.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
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I'm so sorry to hear that your body wasn't working for you. Were your quads cramping or just in pain? Hope you get a chance to rest and take care of yourself Lesley.
Thank you! They were cramping.
Congrats!!!! I'm so excited for you. Its an adventure each time. You never know what will happen. My first marathon time was 5:12 too :) I can't wait for the full report.
Well kudos to you for powering through and finishing. Go enjoy your coma, and I'll anxiously wait to hear the full report later!
Congrats!!
Congrats, good job for finishing, can't wait for the report.
And yes, Congrats to you for powering through it! You're an inspiration. :)
I still canny believe the luck of seeing you this morning! Bummer that the race wasn't what you wanted but still good job :) and thanks for the shout! I'm still in tx right now but I'll reply to your email once I get back to new England! Maybe not tmrw but maybe Tuesday. Gahhh now I need to find time to write up a rr hahah!
Way to go!
Good job for getting through it!
Well done! You finished and that is all that matters. Nothing wrong with 05:12! Super!
Congrats on finishing!! sorry to hear you were hurthing though :(
Looking forward to the RR
Congrats! So proudof you! You're a marathoner!
Congratulations on your marathon finish!! Sorry your legs were being naughty.
Hope you slept well and I can't wait to hear your full report!
Woohoo, Lesley!!!! How does it feel to have 26.2 under your belt? Bask in the afterglow, girlfriend! That sucks you hurt more than one should during a marathon. I can't wait to read your report! What was your goal time?
Sorry that it wasn't the race that you wanted. Congrats for finishing. I'm sure you can learn from this though!
Way to go with finishing through the pain! Rest up, feel better, and celebrate your outstanding accomplishment!! xoxo
good job on finishing!!!
Great job - finishing in spite of the pain is a tough thing to do!! Congrats to you and MM - can't wait to read your race recaps!
Good job! Glad you pushed through it and didn't give up!
Congratulations, Marathoner! I was so glad to be able to see you twice!! You looked awesome even if you were hurting!!!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
awesome
Lesley!!!!!!!!!!!
26.2! 26.2! 26.2! You did it, you did it!! Even with pain staring you down in the face for much of the race you did it! You're in an elite class, and a club that only the best get into - and you did it!!
Congrats, what an amazing accomplishment and I'm so inspired to keep going because of your journey!!
I've had both quads cramp on a bike rally before and the last 11 miles was agony. I can only imagine how much worse that would be in running. Congrats on gutting out the finish.
Don't search too hard for a cause --- it's hydration, plain and simple. You'll be more aware in the future and be a better runner for it.
great job!!!
Hi Lesley! Congratulations! Can't wait to hear the full report. =)
Anyway, I also posted a "teaser" on my blog today. Still resting and touring Vegas. Full race recap to follow. Awesome time for Marathon Maiden. WOW! =)
thanks for stopping by!
i have added you to my favorites and hooked up to follow!
Finishing is what matters!
Though Marathon Maiden kicks ass, I had to laugh at your comment of a "huge race" with 7,000 people! That's a smallish race around these parts -- my marathons had 45,000 and 35,000 people! 7,000 is small in the marathon world :)
The race is 22,000 participants… but many of those are half-marathoners and relay runners. It took me 45 stinkin’ minutes to get to the start line!!! It's still significantly smaller than the major marathons... but by far, the largest marathon in Dallas.
Great job - you're an inspiration to me! ;)
Awesome job!!! COngratulations. Feel better! :)
You are an AMAZING woman. I am in awe of you!! Congrats!
Way to go!!!! Great job! I'm very impressed with your time! Anything close to 5 hours would make me super happy! lol
Lesley, you big tease! I can't wait for the race report any longer!!!!! You are torturing me!!!!
P.S. - You're my BFF for saying I don't look like I weigh 195. :)
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