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  • 26 miles
  • 04:53 time
  • 11:10 pace
  • 4300 calories
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  • 0 ft climb
  • 0 max hr
  • 0 avg hr
    • Currently /5 Effort.
    effort /5
good 26.2 mi 04:53 11:10 pace

I have never pushed myself this hard physically. I finished what I planned and I made my wife and children proud. The last 8 miles were like nothing I have ever experienced before. Now, with this as my first and a pr, I have nothing to do but improve!

Thank you, daily mile and my daily mile friends, for your sincere and heartfelt support!

over 1 year ago

Calories
4300
  • Jeremy S.
    Jeremy S.
    Jeremy S.

    Way to go! Very inspiring effort! You've definitely earned some rest days now to enjoy such a major accomplishment though I'm sure we'll all enjoy following your training in the future as you continue to build on everything you've achieved so far.

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Doneker
    Doneker Nice Job
    Doneker Nice Job:

    nicely done!

    over 1 year ago

  • Wayne
    Wayne
    Wayne

    Congratulations David. The first marathon is one that you'll always remember. Enjoy the recovery before the next race.

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Steven R.
    Steven R.
    Steven R.

    Way to go man!! I am sure the family is proud!! I looked for you today on the course. We passed each other in the last section it looks like.

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Craig B.
    Craig B. Great Performance
    Craig B. Great Performance:

    Great job David! Way to go!! :)

    over 1 year ago

  • Tom G.
    Tom G.
    Tom G.

    Congrats David - have enjoyed following your marathon journey.

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Muriel
    Muriel Congrats
    Muriel Congrats:

    I can only imagine how difficult it must have been physically! Many Congrats David!

    over 1 year ago

  • Monika C.
    Monika C.
    Monika C.

    Nice job! Congrats!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Alan P.
    Alan P. You're an Inspiration
    Alan P. You're an Inspiration:

    Congratulations David! It would be interesting to hear more about those last 8 miles if you ever feel like writing more about that.

    over 1 year ago

  • Bettyann H.
    Bettyann H. Great Performance
    Bettyann H. Great Performance:

    Way to go David!

    over 1 year ago

  • Tom B.
    Tom B.
    Tom B.

    Congratulations, David! Most impressive.

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Jason W.
    Jason W.
    Jason W.

    You're a winner David! You did it man. I remember running through the split of the 1/2 and full and all I could think about was that you and the rest of the DM crew were going to do what I just did ALL over again... I couldn't fathom it. Great job.

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Jenna W.
    Jenna W.
    Jenna W.

    Awesome job!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Karen
    Karen
    Karen

    You are just awesome, David! I enjoyed getting the updates from K along the way. I thought about you when I woke up at 7:30 knowing you were already on your way. You did such a great job and you're my inspiration to get up and run in the morning. Keep it up!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Brian M.
    Brian M.
    Brian M.

    Great Job ! Congrads on the finish. Its the best feeling ever!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Mandy G.
    Mandy G.
    Mandy G.

    Nice job!!!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Bill R.
    Bill R.
    Bill R.

    Congratulations David! You've accomplished something that most will never even try. I admire the hell out of you!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Greg S.
    Greg S. Great Performance
    Greg S. Great Performance:

    Great job finishing your first marathon David - it's been a pleasure to watch you ramp up and get it done! One cannot understand the challenge that is the marathon until you actually do it. You going to do another one?

    over 1 year ago

  • David J.
    David J.
    David J.

    Wow, thanks everybody for the support. Now everyone should be able to see how much support can come from this site. You all rock!

    As to another marathon? Probably, Greg, but as you said in your race report the last half was desolate. I had a mental hard time through most of it. The half was like a party! I am still recovering but thinking about Akron and Columbus.

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Des
    Des
    Des

    YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO way to go David

    over 1 year ago • Like