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26.2 .... DONE!

rockstarginaa
rockstarginaa Posts: 1,529 Member
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I did it! I completed my first marathon in 4:54:55. My knees started to give out around mile 15, so it was a little disappointing, but I still finished in under 5 hours (which was my goal).

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  • _canuckrunner_
    _canuckrunner_ Posts: 364 Member
    Congratulations!!!
  • lauleipop
    lauleipop Posts: 260 Member
    Congratulations! I'm looking forward to my first full this year.
  • LilRedRooster
    LilRedRooster Posts: 1,421 Member
    Great job on finishing!!! What an awesome accomplishment!!
  • ebaymommy
    ebaymommy Posts: 1,067 Member
    Congratulations! There's no feeling quite like crossing the finish line of your first marathon. :drinker:
  • Kupe
    Kupe Posts: 758 Member
    Well done.
  • dol826
    dol826 Posts: 26 Member
    congratulations! That is one of my long term goals. So happy for you that you did it!
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Way to go!
  • Trail_Addict
    Trail_Addict Posts: 1,340 Member
    Awesome! I just finished my first as well. Congrats, especially since you were having issues at mile15!
  • capperboy
    capperboy Posts: 99 Member
    Congratulation, you will feel empowered now for the rest of your life.
  • lesle1
    lesle1 Posts: 354 Member
    Congratulations!!!
  • FoxyMcDeadlift
    FoxyMcDeadlift Posts: 771 Member
    congratulations. Enjoy your runners high!
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    Congratulations! Way to go!
  • johnlatv
    johnlatv Posts: 654 Member
    nice work!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • marathon64
    marathon64 Posts: 378 Member
    You should feel FANTASTIC! I hope to be in your shoes someday! :)
  • pverbarg
    pverbarg Posts: 490 Member
    Way to go!!!
  • rockstarginaa
    rockstarginaa Posts: 1,529 Member
    Thank you everyone! I'm really feeling it today. Any tips on speeding up the recovery? How long do I take off before running/working out again?
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
    Normally, I will run an EASY 10 minute the day after a marathon and then do all easy runs up to about 4-6 miles the rest of the week.

    Running / working out will actually speed your recovery. Just take it EASY
  • rockstarginaa
    rockstarginaa Posts: 1,529 Member
    Normally, I will run an EASY 10 minute the day after a marathon and then do all easy runs up to about 4-6 miles the rest of the week.

    Running / working out will actually speed your recovery. Just take it EASY

    I can't bend or go up and down stairs, so I think that may be out for today :(
  • _kimberly
    _kimberly Posts: 57 Member
    congratulations! you are 26.2 miles stronger! you are a marathoner!! ;)
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
    as painful as it might be, it'll help.
    Normally, I will run an EASY 10 minute the day after a marathon and then do all easy runs up to about 4-6 miles the rest of the week.

    Running / working out will actually speed your recovery. Just take it EASY

    I can't bend or go up and down stairs, so I think that may be out for today :(
  • DFWTT
    DFWTT Posts: 374
    You have to be ecstatic! I can't imagine what it felt like. Hope I find out soon. Fantastic!
  • bonjour24
    bonjour24 Posts: 1,119 Member
    great stuff. i ran my 1st marathon 2 weeks ago too, and my thighs were shocking for about 2 days! i couldn't sit down or stand up! but it's over now! congrats!
  • rockstarginaa
    rockstarginaa Posts: 1,529 Member
    great stuff. i ran my 1st marathon 2 weeks ago too, and my thighs were shocking for about 2 days! i couldn't sit down or stand up! but it's over now! congrats!

    Congrats! Mine lasted 3 days. It feels so good to work out again, even if it's on the light side. All week people were asking if I'd do this again and my answer was "I'm not so sure, probably not" and now that I feel better my answer has changed to "probably, I know I can do better." :)
  • stonea22
    stonea22 Posts: 46
    Great job!
  • ebaymommy
    ebaymommy Posts: 1,067 Member
    I could barely walk after my first marathon....running was out of the question. I just tried to walk around as much as possible to keep my legs loose. I probably took 2-3 full weeks off from running.

    I do have to say the more marathons you do, the faster you recover. Last year after my 4th full I really wasn't that sore at all, I think I was out doing a 3 mile run 2 days later. Your body apparently gets used to whatever you put it through on a regular basis. LOL!
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    Congratulations!
  • SweatpantsRebellion
    SweatpantsRebellion Posts: 754 Member
    Great job. That's such an awesome accomplishment!

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