RunningAHEAD - Topic: Shaunna's ING Miami Marathon race report (page 4)

perfesserr

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 1/28/2008 at 8:57 PM

Nice race Shaunna, and nice report. Writing a good race report takes some work too, and you did great. Thanks for sharing, I especially love reading "first marathon" reports. BTW I've gotten into the habit of carrying a fanny pack with a bottle of sportsdrink, gels, Tylenol, and a bit of T.P. That last item has saved my a$$, literally! Big grin

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Time2Run

posted: 1/28/2008 at 9:03 PM

Great Report! Thanks for taking the time to share! Makes me want to run a marathon but.....(maybe 2009 goal?)......Great job!

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ironTriKev

IronMan ;)

posted: 1/29/2008 at 12:26 PM

Well done, feel proud and welcome to the "Marathoner's Club" I'm impressed by the fact that you never doubted yourself. Most people say they would never do another one again, a few change their minds a day or so later, but you, you're already talking about a PR! Rest recuperate and start planning your next one.

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Run 26.2 miles.
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HurricaneS

posted: 1/29/2008 at 12:55 PM

Thanks again everyone! Big grin

I don't know about never doubting myself- I'd be lying if I didn't say that I had a few thoughts of stopping at the halfway point too. Making you run past that turn off at 13 miles adds to the temptation and I think you need a strong mental will to get through that. Smile

I am so glad I just ran this one easy and didn't "race" it. It was just such a postive experience- no wall, no cramping, no blisters, no chafing. The soreness is already not so bad. Not having negitve thoughts to overcome probably helps a lot with looking forward to the next one already.

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