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Half Marathon Triple Crown (Carlsbad Half & La Jolla Half [done], AFC Half). More trail running and races.Oh yeah and my first full marathon (SD RnR). Run more!

Phong C. ran: Finally completed my ...

  • 26 miles
  • 03:48 time
  • 08:42 pace
  • 3239 calories
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  • 0 ft climb
  • 191 max hr
  • 173 avg hr
    • Currently 4/5 Effort.
    effort 4/5
alrightSan Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon 26.2 mi 03:48 08:42 pace

Finally completed my first marathon :) I have to say I have an even greater respect for marathoners. It was such a tough race!! I was definitely physically unprepared for this race (among other things). It felt like my legs were whacked with a baseball bat, many many times :/ But in the end, I was able to tough it out and finish and now I can finally call myself a marathoner!!

Definitely want to thank everyone on DM for their support, it made training for this race a lot easier :)

Effort
  • Currently 4/5 Effort.
Calories
3239
  • Ben W. Ben W. Great Performance
    Great Performance:

    Incredible job at your first marathon Phong!

    3 months ago
  • Barbara W. Barbara W. Great Performance
    Great Performance:

    Fantastic Phong! I have eagerly been awaiting your update on this one. Fantastic pace you have been keeping up through the race. WOW!!! Big congrats!!!

    3 months ago
  • Ally S. Ally S.

    excellent job, and a great time for your first marathon !!!!

    3 months ago
  • Caleb M. Caleb M. Congrats
    Congrats:

    Congrats on completing your first marathon in a great time! 3:48 is a top-notch debut time! Now you know what to expect for what should be many more in the future.

    3 months ago
  • Becky M. Becky M.

    Amazing first marathon Phong!

    3 months ago
  • Phong C. Phong C.

    Thanks all!! :) Sorry Caleb, not quite the 3:15 you had mapped out, but I'll take it. Like always, I appreciate your guidance and advice through it all. Way to go, coach!

    3 months ago
  • Middalia W. Middalia W.

    Congrats on completing your first marathon! Great time!!!

    3 months ago
  • Michael B. Michael B.

    congratulations my friend...a stellar time. was it muggy in sd this morning?

    3 months ago
  • Michael B. Michael B.

    btw...you are now one of those marathoners you respect so much.

    3 months ago
  • Gaye B. Gaye B.

    Great job! Way to go, you're a marathoner!!!

    3 months ago
  • Stanley Stanley Great Performance
    Great Performance:

    Great job. Wow really impressed with your time.

    3 months ago
  • Kelly N. Kelly N.

    Congrats Phong on your accomplishment!

    3 months ago
  • Chrissy H. Chrissy H.

    Awesome! Can't wait to read the full recap!

    3 months ago
  • Steve S. Steve S.

    Congrats!! Great performance Phong!

    3 months ago
  • Lida Lida

    Amazing! great work!!

    3 months ago
  • Brodie W. Brodie W.

    Congrats, congrats, congrats, awesome on your first! Fantastic time.

    3 months ago
  • Jeni H. Jeni H. Great Performance
    Great Performance:

    Congrats, Phong, and wow, awesome run for your first marathon!! WTG!

    3 months ago
  • Tony R. Tony R.

    Way to go! It took me twelve marathons before I could post a time below 4:00 hours. Congratulations!

    3 months ago
  • Meg Meg

    Wow! Great race! And CONGRATS!

    3 months ago
  • Wayne Wayne

    Phong, congratulations big time. It took me until my third before breaking four hours. Also, Rock N' Roll SD is not one of the easiest courses around. However, you endured and yes, you can now call yourself a marathoner! Take care and recover!

    3 months ago
  • Teri S. Teri S.

    Good job on getting through your first marathon. I think they are always a bit of a shock the first time out - until you've gone that far, it is hard to really wrap your mind around the distance. You did very well for a first time marathon.

    3 months ago
  • Chanthana Chanthana Congrats
    Congrats:

    Excellent marathon debut, Phong! You are a marathoner!!

    3 months ago
  • Matthew L. Matthew L.

    I'm sorry I missed this post. Great job at the race. That's a really good time for your first one. I hope you're proud!

    3 months ago