Marathon Results:Chip Time - 4:49:41
Avg Pace - 11:03 min/mi
Gun Time - 5:58:50 (I started in the 7th wave, over 1 hr after the elites)
Overall Place - 3978/5950
This represents a personal record! I beat my CIM time by 8 minutes! I had an incredible and unique experience. At mile 2, my knee completely locked up and become extremely painful. After stretching I decided to run through the pain; fortunately as the muscles warmed up, they released. I powered up the hills before the Golden Gate Bridge with a burst of strength and enjoyed the majestic scenery. I have never enjoyed the beauty of Battery Park, the Presidio, or Golden Gate Park before. WOW! The return through Haight-Ashbury and a variety of neighborhoods brought out a number of local residents to cheer us on. I picked up my speed at mile 16, running 9:30/mi, surpassing my goals. When I came upon the 24 mile marker and realized not only was I going to finish strong but set a personal record, I couldn't stop the tears. That runner's high, that catharsis, is why I love to run.
Post Race Snack - Cytomax, orange, trail mix (raisins/cranberries/mixed nuts/banana chips)
Lunch - Went to a taqueria. Chicken taco with lettuce, salsa, guacamole, a little sour cream, cilantro. A few chips and salsa.
Dinner - Pork tenderloin medallions, grilled veggies. Salad with lettuce, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, salsa. Cranberry juice.
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