More later, but briefly: Very hot, lots of carnage out there, bad calf & quad cramps from 18 on. Held on for a 3:49:32. Not what I was shooting for, but for a first, and given the conditions, I'll take it. I'll post a race report later (including the story of the 'finish line fiasco'). Thanks for all the support!
Oh, and congrats to Adam C. in Florida for guessing the closest finish time. Message me on Facebook with a shipping address and I'll get the movie out to you soon. Thanks!
Hi Colin,
ReplyDeleteDude, 3:49 for a 40-something first time marathoner is awesome. A ton of congratulations! Hey,I finally started my own blog: www.bqordie.blogspot.com. Do you mind if I reference your site on mine? BTW, how do I do that? :-)
Congrats Colin! Sorry you didn't hit your ultimate goal, but 3:49 is nothing to shake a stick at...... and faster than my first....
ReplyDeleteCongrats buddy. A finish is a finish - and you had a pretty quick one at that.
ReplyDeleteGreat work on the first marathon finish, AND with a very respectable time.
ReplyDeleteHi Colin,
ReplyDeleteYea, you did it:) Congrats on a fantastic finish...I think you had a wonderful time!! I will be waiting for the full report!
Congratulations Colin! Well done, marathoner ;)
ReplyDeleteWell done - you're first marathon is special and will stay in your mind forever!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Colin! Look forward to the race report.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I'd be thrilled with that time without having to battle through some cramps. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteSorry, one more post.... running 3:49 for your first marathon (w/ cramps) puts you right on track to run Boston with me next year :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris. I wish! At my age, I still need a 3:20. I'm only 2 years away from a 3:30 standard, so that's my goal (unless I get lucky before then). You'll have to run next year without me!
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