WORKOUT – Ran outside 26.2 miles/3 hrs 41 mins 45 sec
I ran a full marathon distance today, and it kicked my butt. I am so exhausted right now. After this run, there was no runner’s high. It was more like runner’s die.
I think my time was decent for the first full, but I do have to add that I stopped at a lot of stop lights (wasn’t into the Dodgeball-style of training = dodging cars) and filled my water bottle twice; I paused my GARM each time so if I had let it run, it probably would’ve been closer to 12 hours. 
I’m no expert on marathons, but I don’t think they have stop lights on the courses and they probably don’t stop the time if you want to fill up a water bottle. Speaking of those…
My hubs bought this one for me online, it was about $25. I don’t remember who sent me the link for this one, but thanks to everyone who gave me some advice.
It took me about 15 miles honestly before I was comfortable wearing this thing. It just felt like a lot of weight on my back, and I couldn’t get the fit right for awhile, but finally I just started ignoring it.
I had a banana before the run and 3 shot bloks at mile 12, 16, and 22. 
The first 9 miles were slow and I had a hard time getting my head into the run. 10-24 were all gravy. But by 25 I felt like I had gotten the Tonya Harding treatment to my knees. I just wanted to quit, but I finished and am so wore out right now that I can’t type anymore and can’t think of anything funny except Tonya’s face here.
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Damn, that is an awesome time! And that photo made me LOL…I love your sense of humour.
Wow!
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Go you!! Job well done
Incredible time. That’s probaby a BQ for you isn’t it? I don’t know many people who would just go out and run their own marathon! My hat’s off to you. You should pig out tonight!
Congrats on the big run, that is a stellar time!
way to go! That is an awesome time! And to do it in training is pretty good. You’ll have an excellent marathon time, no doubt!
Congrats on your long run! You have an awesome sense of humor! Love it!
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i am SO impressed that you ran that. you will do a fab job in the real marathon. hopefully minus the tonya harding treatment.
Holy cow that is amazing!! You are the most prepared runner I’ve seen in a long time!!
DAMN girl! Your freakin awesome! I cant believe you just went out and ran 26.2 miles! WOW!
Seriously great job!!!
yay for you girl! seriously you are just the running queen!
that pic of tonya harding is too funny! hahah
Damn. You rock! That’s crazy that you went out there and just did it, and you had a great time too. I hope you stop feeling death soon!
You are FABULOUS!!! Actually, I don’t think they even have a word for what you are – but that is so inspiring! Great job!
congrats on your time! that is impressive….just think if you can run a 3:40, you can qualify for boston! also, thanks for the running link.
CONGRATS on the long run! that is awesome. i finally made it over my 3-mile hump on sunday and that was outside. i ran 4 miles in a little under 40 minutes. i was very proud of myself. but, i still don’t think i will ever make it to the 26.2 mile marker
That’s a-mazing! As a new runner, I am just curious what your heart rate was like during this run? I am not new to fitness, but when it comes to running I really know how to wimp out!
OMG that is so amazing, Congratulations on the long run!
wow is right, that is a fantastic time!
and love the Tonya Harding picture, hilarious!