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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
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    Congratulations!!!
  • lauleipop
    lauleipop Posts: 260 Member
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    Congratulations! I'm looking forward to my first full this year.
  • LilRedRooster
    LilRedRooster Posts: 1,421 Member
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    Great job on finishing!!! What an awesome accomplishment!!
  • ebaymommy
    ebaymommy Posts: 1,067 Member
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    Congratulations! There's no feeling quite like crossing the finish line of your first marathon. :drinker:
  • Kupe
    Kupe Posts: 758 Member
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    Well done.
  • dol826
    dol826 Posts: 26 Member
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    congratulations! That is one of my long term goals. So happy for you that you did it!
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
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    Way to go!
  • Trail_Addict
    Trail_Addict Posts: 1,350 Member
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    Awesome! I just finished my first as well. Congrats, especially since you were having issues at mile15!
  • capperboy
    capperboy Posts: 99 Member
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    Congratulation, you will feel empowered now for the rest of your life.
  • lesle1
    lesle1 Posts: 354 Member
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    Congratulations!!!
  • FoxyMcDeadlift
    FoxyMcDeadlift Posts: 771 Member
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    congratulations. Enjoy your runners high!
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
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    Congratulations! Way to go!
  • johnlatv
    johnlatv Posts: 655 Member
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    nice work!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • marathon64
    marathon64 Posts: 378 Member
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    You should feel FANTASTIC! I hope to be in your shoes someday! :)
  • pverbarg
    pverbarg Posts: 490 Member
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    Way to go!!!
  • rockstarginaa
    rockstarginaa Posts: 1,529 Member
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    congratulations! you are 26.2 miles stronger! you are a marathoner!! ;)
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
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    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 :(

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