Well I did it.. I still cannot believe that I did.. Even now 2 days later I am still floating on a euphoric thoughts of the race. I came into work and some people looked at me and said “wow man I did not think you would even be here today and you are walking so well” That just made me think that people really do not believe that they can do it.
I ran most of the marathon and only had to walk in parts of the last half. After miles 18 and again at mile 22. Well I kind had to walk on and off from mile 22 on. It was hard race and all the pain was worth it for sure. I never wanted to quit. That thought just did not cross my mind. I did want it to end. It was sad to see people quit at the 20 mile mark. I guess they had reached their limit. Running the race lifted me and gave me something that I have not felt in a long time. It made me feel like I could do anything and was kinda like a high. No I did not get runners high, but I did feel on top of the world. Still do! What a fantastic feeling.
It was funny later that night after I was home. I was already thinking how I could change how I trained and what I should do to get a faster time. I was already thinking of next year less than 2 hour from finishing the race. I knew when I was running the race I would have to do it again. I was also very happy that I raised $671 for the Green Beret Foundation. Next year I want to have a sub 5 hour race.
So many things about this race were just right. I am happy that Baltimore was my 1st 1/2 marathon and 1st full marathon. The other funny thing was that the ribbon and bib color were red, my favorite color. I so wished that I had done it much earlier in my life. But things are what they are and I am with a spouse that supports my running. Well she just supports me in general. For that I am lucky and grateful . Love you Dame.
