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Sunday, December 7, 2008

3:13 for my 13th Marathon

Almost two hours ago I finished my 13th marathon, the California International, in an unofficial time of 3:13:56.

The bad things:
  • CIM was a PR course
  • My stomach had its issues to prevent me from running the last 9 miles fast enough
  • I fertilized some bushes on the course so they will grow really well next spring...ewww :-(
  • I get to try again for sub-3 hours
The good things:
  • CIM is a PR course
  • Till about mile 17 I was on pace for 3 hours
  • My fueling worked well even with an off stomach
  • My legs feel really good after running the race and I am ready for next race.
  • Some bushes on the course will grow really well next spring.
  • I achieved a Boston qualifying time for my age.
  • I have the largest finishing medal to add to my collection...it must weigh a full pound!
  • I get to try again for sub-3 hours
I will write up a full report with all the gory details on the drive home tonight (back to Bend).

Already thinking of the work to do for lucky 14: the Surf City marathon in February.
Beaten again on this one but the war is not over yet!

3 comments:

William Swint said...

Darin, sorry to hear you didn't get your goal.Stomach troubles are the worst. I like your attitude of already thinking of the next one.

Mike Rosling said...

Hey, Darin...also sorry to hear the race didn't go as you hoped. From a guy who took many shots at sub-3 hours...it's very sweet when you get there.

Chris Aniszczyk (zx) said...

You know Darin, I'm just trying to get under 3:30... you make it sound like you did bad ;P