Mississippi's Lehigh Valley Marathon Report (Read 946 times)

fantastic, what training plan have you been following for the marathon? Becasue it is one of the things I want to do.

Training plan? What's that? Sorry, seriously - I think I lack the attention span to follow a training plan. I've been just tagging along with Pam and Tim. I definitely did not train well for a marathon. With having just 3 long runs (more than 15 miles) done prior to the marathon I think that I really did short myself on being prepared. I should have followed a training plan but I didn't. Yesterday at the 20 mile point after running a few steps past that I was excited and said to Pam, "this is officially the furthest I've ever run in my life!!".

Congratulations Michelle! You did awesome! Did you take an ice bath afterwards? That really helps you cut down on the inflamation and soreness the week or so after the race. I feel like I have a fever afterwards too, and I think that's due to dehydration. Drink lots of chicken soup or whatever liquids you can down and you'll feel better in no time. Oh, walk down the stairs backwards. It's much less painful! There were times when my quads were literally sore to the gentlest of touches, but that was my badge of honor and I would trade that for anything in the world. Awesome trophies too! What a great achievement for your FIRST marathon! Congratulations!

Thank you! No ice bath. I was being stubborn and refusing to let how much pain I was in really show (to my running un-supportive husband). I've been drinking lots of water and milk, and grape juice. My legs are sensitive, in fact they feel hot to touch on some parts of my quads. I can't wait to run though, I think that will do me a world of good. I'm happy with my time (although I really did want under 4 hours). I'm shocked about placing in my AG, and that really does add a lot to my first time experience. It almost adds that curiousity to see how well I could do if I trained a little better.

Congrats Michelle. First marathon is special.

Thank you! And it was special. I learned a lot yesterday.

When's yours? How was your Tri on Sunday???

not so good. my first DNF ended up puking on the bike then later started to overheat/dehydrate. maybe I should stick w/ running?

My legs are sensitive, in fact they feel hot to touch on some parts of my quads. I can't wait to run though, I think that will do me a world of good.

Mine were hot to the touch too, which is why you should take an ice bath. It'll hurt for several days, and the only time it will really bother you is when you're walking down steps. If you don't mind taking drugs, ibuprofen will help reduce the inflamation and cut down the pain. I didn't want to bring up the subject of your husband, but since you did, what did he think of your achievement? He better be proud!

OH, wow. Sorry to hear that. WOW. How are you feeling today?

like I need to run a faster 5k by then the end of this year.

I didn't want to bring up the subject of your husband, but since you did, what did he think of your achievement? He better be proud!

He didn't ask how I did.

OOPS I skipped over part of your report... disregard the hydration question!