Notes
Indy Marathon 2019. Guess you can call this my debut, first one in the books. Went out there with the plan of doing 16-18 with Marisa to pace her towards the OTQ. Decided the night before that I would just do the whole thing if I could. Made sure to prepare like all first timers do by wearing shoes for the first time, forgetting my nutrition in the elite room, and only having a long run of 14 in the last ~8-10 weeks.
Went out with the OTQ pace group and led with this dude who wouldnt shut up the whole time. Had to stop at mile 8 to shit so then had to drop a 5:18 to catch back up to the pack. Cruised with the group through I think like 16 or 17 before we started to roll off on our own. Then it was just me and a few ladies including Marisa. Quads started aching real bad at like 21 but just kept it smooth and hoped they could make it to the end.
Made it to the end and it was super cool to see the Hirds celebrate, glad to have been a part of it. Overall it was a 7 min PR for Marisa and she placed 10th which was dope since we were just eating girls up in the back half of the race. Not how I planned my first marathon but happy with it. Aerobically felt great the whole time, I just can't walk properly anymore but thats fine.