Notes
MIssed the goal of 3:20 or PR (3:22:14). The first 10 miles were rough, especially waiting for 20 min in wind and rain at the start line. I have never got into such low mood before the marathon start! Without the trash bag that was covering me, I might have made a quick turn to my hotel for a hot shower right after the start. But the latter half was actually not that bad except for the wind, and we had huge tail wind during the final 1 mile stretch which was a true blessing. In the end, I managed to negative split all the way (except for a 30 sec pee stop at around mile 7-8…) so all in all it was a good race.
Tried Lunarfly and it was ok but the outside sole on both feet started to hurt during the race. Also the damage to the entire legs is bigger than recent races. Probably I need to go back to Lunarglide.
The left knee started to hurt early on during the race but it did not bother me too much, although it does bother me now. Need some rest, as this is a lingering issue since 12/31.