22 miles = DONE! 3:26:53, 9:24 pace.
Mile 10: ate vanilla gingerbread Gu. Made a rash (and smart) decision that it would be the last gingerbread Gu I ever eat. That is just a bad idea for flavor.
Mile 12: stopped at home to blow my nose, grab some workout bars for later fueling, refilled the water bottle, and to kiss Dave goodbye, since he'll be gone til about 4:30.
Miles 12-19: in the words of Ke$ha: blah blah blah.
Miles 19-21: this marathon was the worst idea ever. I could've kicked a puppy at that point. Also, dude, that smell is ME and it is GROSS.
Miles 22: la la la la dooooooooooone! It's all tapering from here!!!
I am super salty and hitting the shower. Those last two vanilla gingerbread Gu's are up for grabs. You want them, I'll mail them!
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this blog makes me really excited about having committed to a fall marathon with you. am i going to have to find a safe home for my puppies once the mileage climbs?
ReplyDeletegood job!!!
ReplyDeletei am not a runner, so please clarify for me.....you just ran the indy-mini marathon, did you run a marathon of your own today? you are tapering now, when do you start training for sept then? just curious!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking I would love to try the gu :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your 22! Ha! I have had the "why did I sign up for a marathon" though on shorter runs. Uh oh. What will happen when I get up to 22? (well, 20!)
Congratulations!! I did a marathon 2 years ago and I remember that last long run...I did mine on a Monday because of weekend full of 2 bachelorette parties and 2 bridal showers! I love the mocha flavored gels and the Jelly belly sport beans, personally.
ReplyDeleteI also have a guy, a kitty and I run. I'm really enjoying your blog, so thanks!