It is done. I done it. Did it, I did.
I made it. Horrrrrrrah!
Let me first just say that running a marathon is a FRICKEN BEAST OF ANOTHER KIND.
My first half was a 1:42 which was excellent because it was very difficult to remind myself to ‘hold back’ and ‘go slooooooower.’ But, after I hit that halfway mark, I felt strong and similar to a Viking who was on a voyage. I stuck close to the 3:25 pace group (7:49 min/mile) and thought- “Hey, I got this! I am doing it! My legs are moving so well! Omg, I’m starving.”
And then… somewhere in the midst of mile 18, I started to run out of energy from my 120 lb. body and felt like a malnourished ferret. Then seeing my mother and Pirate cheer me from the side of the road, caused me to fill with emotion and I started to cry.
I don’t know if you have ever cried while trying to catch your breath after running 18 miles at sub-8 minute miles but IT MAKES BREATHING VERY DIFFICULT.
HOLY MOSES.
And then, just before mile 20, I had to go to the potty.
And I mean GO-NUMBER-3-LIKE-AN-OVER-STUFFED-BURRITO-BAD.
I took my time, tacking on around 2 minutes. I was that far into the race, and happy I did not have an accident in my spandex, and just thought “Well, I’m not rushing this porta potty experience.” I emerged from the glorious plastic box of a bathroom and immediately experienced a somewhat sickly feeling because all my food that I did have in me, was out of me, and well… it is hard to run when your tank is on empty.
But, the run continued. My last 6 miles were mega slow but….
I love- our space blankets, my super attractive drowned rat look, and him.
I QUALIFIED FOR BOSTON 2014! HIPPIE!
I mean Yippie. So did Mr. Speedy (duh!) with a ::drumroll::…… 2:52 time.
That is balls fast and was not even a PR for him.
I am literally dating a man with cheetah genes.
I was in corral B. I have a sweet medal. I still have an ugly toenail… but at least it is still attached!
The best part right after the race was riding the People Mover.
It is an electronic mini-train that is above ground and goes throughout Detroit.
People Mover… whoever thought up the name was obviously extremely creative.
I love this picture. We were so happy to SIT:
My mom took this…. I want it framed. We were so.. SMELLY and HAPPY.
And now, Mr. Speedy is sleeping like a baby:
Oh my…. Handsome. Hunky. Happiness.
And I drank 35 chai lattes and am hyper and don’t know what to do with myself:
See that blob in the background? That is Mr. Speedy. See that blob in the foreground? That is one hyper lady.
A super special THANK YOU to all my Hanson Yellow Team members, friends, family, co-workers.… having your supports and seeing you throughout the race and on the side was a major boost and reminded me that I shall make it to the end and not curl into fetal position like a bum.
And thank you, Mr. Speedy.
If we had no cars and lived 26.2 miles apart…
I would run a marathon to you anytime and all the time.
I just would need a porta potty set up along the way.
♥
Long time no blog.. This is awesome to the nth degree..I’m no distance runner but sure do remember cheering Mi Padre on at many a race.. Congrats on Boston 2014 and another great race is The Marine Corp marathon in DC.. Cheery blossom trees all over the route.. Bee-u-tee-full..
High Five to you Sassy-Frass and also Mr Speedy
Auntieeeeee tHANK YOUUUUU!!! I know, I fell off blogging for a while. But I have heard of the Marine corp marathon, and it sounds awesome! Might do that in the future… but first I need about 2 weeks to recover and not think about running b/c my legs literally feel like someone ran over them and then punched me in the butt a bunch of times and cracked my toes.
Other than that, I’m just dandy!
Yayy! Good timing too. Chalk off another one for the bucket list! Lovely!
Yep, scratch that one off! Can’t wait to do another one…. as soon as my legs recover. I literally feel like someone ran over my thighs and punched my buttocks several times, all over. And my toesies hurt.
Sigh. Give me a week. I’ll be back in tip-top shape!
Holy crap! You are FAST! Congrats on such a great time
Enjoy it
Thank you!!! I’m not that fast… but I guess everyone is fast in their own little way
whoot
HOLY SHIT!! You did amazing!!!! 8:11 mile for 26 freaking miles!? BOSTON Q!? Oh my god I am coming to watch you run this because I have been dying to visit Boston. CONGRATS I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!! Thank you for immediately blogging about this I was goig stir crazy. I TOLD YOU THERE would be tears! Gah this post was the cap to my night!
YAYYYYYYY BRITTTTTANNNY, i did it! It was freakin’ hard. Especially the last 6 miles but totally possible. Plus, I kept thinking if Jared from subway ran a marathon and oprah… then what the heck- I’m gonna do it too!
Yes, please come to Boston. 2014. It would be mighty awesome! And then after the race we can c-e-l-e-b-r-a-t-e like two teenage girls on spring break! Minus the nudity, and obscene amount of drinking, and slutting it up. We will keep it classy
That is an amazing time! Congrats, and congrats on qualifying for Boston. That is my ultimate goal. Great race re-cap.
Thank you! It was not nearly as bad as I thought… which I guess is good? lol Def. hard to recover though. I’m one sore puppy.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Thank youuuuuuuuuu!!!! ):):)
You are an animal, I was excited to see the half time like holy you are quick and then started doing math and realized you just didn’t slow down! A million congrats!!
Ha, that half time was right where I wanted to be…. but the second half was mighty hard and I tapered off a bit…. oh well. I’m happy with the result and already looking up the next one to run! whoot!
:)