(Somehow this post got deleted along with all previous comments that had been posted by others. ARGH!)
So did I run a marathon or attend a long pep rally?
Because when I finished this race (4:18:49) my legs/feet felt fine but my voice was strained and my shoulders were a little sore.
Voice and shoulders? Well, that's no doubt from the countless times I yelled and lifted my arms to cheer with people who were cheering for me each lap (all 150 of them!), cheered for other runners who were passing me and who I was passing, and shouted and waved to friends who were on the track below. That is something I did NOT train for!
The lack of post-marathon soreness is probably because the indoor track surface was very forgiving on the joints and because I ran a very conservative time. The faster you went, the harder the turns, four each lap, were on your feet, knees and hips so I choose to go slow!
Did I get dizzy? Well, if you thought I looked like I was having too much fun before in my races, don't read my race report because it just might make you sick ;-)
I'll post the report in a couple days when I return home and get my estimated taxes done (bleah!). Hope everyone's week is off to a good start!
Monday, January 12, 2009
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11 comments:
Congratulations yet again! I don't know if I could handle 150 laps, but I sure could handle running a race with you because it sounds like you had a great time! Of course your "slow" pace would have come down a notch (or 12) for me to be able to run with you!
Welcome back you were missed!
Welcome back and happy new year!! I'm looking forward to your race report. I can't imagine running a marathon indoors and in a loop!!!
Shirley, you probably have not lost your previous post. Go to the "Edit Posts" section on your Blog layout page.
Anyway, I am not sure I could run in a circle so many times. At least I can manage laps in a pool, so I am grateful for that.
Yahooooooo, it sounds like you had fun!
Already one down for the new year! Congrats
This is such a unique experience! Way to go. Looking forward to hearing more!
Congrats! Way to go!
I agree with RBR. There is no way I could run 150 laps!
I love that your conservative pace kicks the crap out of my time!!
Looking forward to the RR
Congrats on number 41! Glad you had a good time and something unique to report on.
Welcome back east!
Congrats on your marathon. I am sure I could not have done 150 laps. Good work!
I'm looking forward to the pictures, I can't imagine running around a track that many times, I have to give you a ton of credit for finishing way to go!!!
Oh, my comment was something about NASCAR of marathons...
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