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Tricks for the last 6

denny_menter
denny_menter Posts: 34 Member
edited January 26 in Social Groups
For you marathoners, do you have any tricks to keep your mind busy during those last 6 miles?

I have my (two) kids each write me 3 notes, which I carry in my Spi belt. Starting at 20 I read one each mile. It may sound corny, but it gives me something to look forward to.

I'm always open to new ideas though.

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  • RatherBeInTheShire
    RatherBeInTheShire Posts: 561 Member
    That's a really neat idea! Not sure I could run and read though. LOL.

    I haven't run a marathon yet, but I think I will be thinking about that medal around my neck.
  • TriLifter
    TriLifter Posts: 1,283 Member
    That's a really neat idea! Not sure I could run and read though. LOL.

    I agree--I've texted and run before...that did NOT end well!
  • trail_rnr
    trail_rnr Posts: 337 Member
    If the course is set up to accommodate it, arrange to have someone run with you for the last few miles. There are 2 things this does: 1) gives you something to look forward to and 2) helps distract you for that last little bit.
  • denny_menter
    denny_menter Posts: 34 Member
    My son and wife were at my side for my last race for the last two miles. I wasn't sure if it helped or not. Sometimes I prefer quiet to words of encouragement when I'm that exhausted. It was something to always remember though. I like the fact that my boy will look back at that day and remember his dad working that hard
  • DavidMartinez2
    DavidMartinez2 Posts: 840 Member
    I have my (two) kids each write me 3 notes, which I carry in my Spi belt. Starting at 20 I read one each mile. It may sound corny, but it gives me something to look forward to.
    You can keep bumping this thread for the next 10 years and still not have anything as good as this
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