Sorry for the late post, but time seems to escape me so fast now a days.
Well, I did it. With only 12 miles of total training for the year and a crazy out of the blue idea, I ran the Suntrust National Marathon in DC. My 19th marathon. I decided to be kind to my body and run 1 mile and walk a minute. I did this for 10 miles and still felt good. The weather was good and the temperature was just right. It reached a high of 70 degrees. Although I did not run my best marathon, in fact I was over an hour from last year... I still finished it.
The last 6 miles became tough, it was so hot and the sun was just beating down on me that I was so overheated. They had cold water so that helped a lot
I struggled the last 6 miles, my legs were tired but my breathing and my heart was fine.
After the marathon I was fine, just tired. My recovery was great. Sore for one day and that was it.
I don't think I will do this the next time. Training is a must.
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