Miles:
2185 total / 91 in 2012
Goal:

I'm training for the Houston Marathon on January 15, using the Pfitz 18/55 program

Monica C. ran: I felt great most of ...

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  • 26 miles
  • 04:29 time
  • 10:16 pace
  • 2819 calories
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  • 0 ft climb
  • 0 max hr
  • 0 avg hr
    • Currently /5 Effort.
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26.2 mi 04:29 10:16 pace

I felt great most of the race. My feet - which is what I was really worried about - held up the whole way. I made a game day decision to run in my Brooks - which I retired about 3 pair of shoes ago, because the Brooks have a larger toe box than my Asics. I bought new insoles at the Expo, which I was somewhat nervous about b/c I've never tried buying insoles before. I used body glide all over the sole of the foot that gives me problems, and I think that helped. Mainly, though, I think my problem (hot spots) is a circulation issue, so since it was not super cold at the start, I was ok.

I did not start feeling bad until about Mile 24.5 By Mile 25, I was seriously fading and the last 1.5 miles were brutal. I was just fading, fading. I actually opened and ate a Gu at Mile 25.9 or something like that! I was just feeling like I had NO gas left in the tank, but I refused to walk with only 1/2 mile to go, so I just started eating the Gu!

I took a Gu before the race, one at Mile 9, another at Mile 16 or 17, then another at Mile 22. Clearly, I needed another Gu at Mile 24. *If* I ever do another full, I know that I need to be better about fueling (this same thing happened to me in Chicago).

BUT, I did manage to keep running, finishing in 4:29:00 - a 23 minute PR over Chicago! I'm very happy!

almost 2 years ago

Calories
2819
  • Hilary F.
    Hilary F.
    Hilary F.

    Wow! Awesome race report! You're an inspiration!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Kathleen L.
    Kathleen L.
    Kathleen L.

    yeah!! congrats!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Bill O.
    Bill O.
    Bill O.

    Great time,the weather was GREAT!!!! I understand on the fueling issue,it's tough to gauge it just right!!! Great PR!!!!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Christie
    Christie
    Christie

    Congrats on a great race and PR! I hope you figure out the fueling issue for the next one.

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Gia S.
    Gia S.
    Gia S.

    Amazing, Amazing girl!! I'm so proud for you!!!!! GREAT job!!!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Erin R.
    Erin R.
    Erin R.

    Congratulations!!! Great run!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Michael M.
    Michael M.
    Michael M.

    Way to go - awesome run! I faded too, I think the street were a little rough and it wore us down ;-) Congrats PR!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Jennifer H.
    Jennifer H.
    Jennifer H.

    Awesome run! Congrats!!!!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Gemma P.
    Gemma P.
    Gemma P.

    Wow, great pace! Happy for your PR!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Debbie
    Debbie
    Debbie

    congratulations!!! You did great!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Barb G.
    Barb G.
    Barb G.

    AWESOME! what a great race! Way to go on the PR 8)

    almost 2 years ago • Like