My first Marathon
mikeyrp
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Today I completed the Brighton Marathon in 3:42:56. It was my first ever marathon and the first time I have run over 21 miles.
My plan was to run a steady 8:30 and come in at 3:45, but to allow myself some leeway depending on how I was feeling.
It started off really well - at the 13.1 (half way) mark I was at 1:48 minutes and felt as if I could keep going at my current pace of 8:17 minute miles.
Around the 16 mile mark I started to get tired, but knowing that I had less than 10 miles to go I wasn't too worried: the half marathons I had run before always had a tough bit somewhere in the middle but the last 3 or 4 miles I would shake it off and cruise home: I let my speed slow a little to recover and by mile 20 I was down to 8:45's and it was tough - my thighs started to stiffen up and whilst I could keep going it felt as if my joints needed greasing - everything was hard work to move.
With three miles left I tried to pick it back up again but only managed a mile at 8:30 before dropping back to an 8:45 and was working using raw will power keep me moving.
I am very happy with my time - and elated to have made it across the line. A few lessons learnt on the way for next time (whenever that may be) but overall a good day.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/168541903
My plan was to run a steady 8:30 and come in at 3:45, but to allow myself some leeway depending on how I was feeling.
It started off really well - at the 13.1 (half way) mark I was at 1:48 minutes and felt as if I could keep going at my current pace of 8:17 minute miles.
Around the 16 mile mark I started to get tired, but knowing that I had less than 10 miles to go I wasn't too worried: the half marathons I had run before always had a tough bit somewhere in the middle but the last 3 or 4 miles I would shake it off and cruise home: I let my speed slow a little to recover and by mile 20 I was down to 8:45's and it was tough - my thighs started to stiffen up and whilst I could keep going it felt as if my joints needed greasing - everything was hard work to move.
With three miles left I tried to pick it back up again but only managed a mile at 8:30 before dropping back to an 8:45 and was working using raw will power keep me moving.
I am very happy with my time - and elated to have made it across the line. A few lessons learnt on the way for next time (whenever that may be) but overall a good day.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/168541903
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That is an amazing achievement. Very well done!0
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Great job!!0
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That's awesome! Great job!
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awesome job!0
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Fantastic!0
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Amazing job! Great pace too! I had my first long run yesterday (15.07 miles) and am signing up for my first Half in May. I think I might attempt a marathon at some point but def not right now.
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Good job. I"m also planning to join a marathon but definitely I would need more practice.0
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Mike, That is a great result !!!
You may not realize it but if you run more marathons and get to talking with other runners you will see how awesome a 3:42 first marathon is.
Congratulations and if you are thinking of qualifying for Boston it is very doable with your ability and dedication.
Have a good recovery
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Congratulations!!! Way to go with the Marathon!!!!0
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That's outstanding and an excellant time, nice pace. Are you already thinking of the next one?0
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Congrats and great time !! I just did my second half marathon and still cannot see doing it all again for another 13 miles.....it is a big deal....congrats to you !!0
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Congratulations! That is a wonderful accomplishment!0
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Great story, congrats!0
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Congrats and great time !! I just did my second half marathon and still cannot see doing it all again for another 13 miles.....it is a big deal....congrats to you !!0
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nice job, very impressive0
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Congrats! And i think your time is very good! You rock!0
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Congratulations. Amazing results within such a. Small a bout of time!0
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Great time Mike. Well done.0
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Absolutely amazing! And a fantastic time. Very inspirational, for a noob like me anyway!! Fab!0
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Congratulations MARATHONER!! You are now 26.2 MILES STRONGER!! Welcome to the club!! 0
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Congratulations! What a great accomplishment!0
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awesome! congratulations!0
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wow that's an amazing time!! hoping to do my first one either this year or next.. congrats!!0
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Hey, been waiting to see your write up. That's a totally fabulous result, and I bet if you work on a negative split next time you'll just get faster!0
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Excellent! What an accomplishment!!!0
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That's a seriously good time for a first marathon. Got any plans for more?0
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that is one amazing time!!!0
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Incredible, I can only dream of being able to do such a thing.0
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Under 4 hours for your very first marathon is fantastic!! Way to go- you should be really proud of yourself!! Very well done!! :happy:0
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Well done - brilliant time too :drinker:0
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