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Title: Completed first marathon
Post by: Walrusbonzo on April 29, 2010, 19:26:23 PM
I finished the Shakespeare marathon on Sunday in 4 hours 25 minutes.

Had never ran more than 15 miles before and even then, that was only twice two weeks before.

Was on for a sub 4 hour time until the 23rd mile, then I just couldnt bare the pain any more and had to walk large chunks of the last 4 miles.

Still, really pleased I finished it.  It wont be the last.
Title: Completed first marathon
Post by: addictweb on April 30, 2010, 12:00:53 PM
Congrats. Awesome work.

Would be great to be able to say youve run a marathon but i dont think its something ill ever do.
Title: Re:Completed first marathon
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on April 30, 2010, 15:39:23 PM
I see it as a massive waste of time and knees but still have admiration for anyone with the determination to complete one, so well done Will.
Title: Re:Completed first marathon
Post by: DEViANCE on April 30, 2010, 18:25:43 PM
I have similar view on them as clockd, that sort of strain on the body however fit just isnt healthy imo.

Saying that though it is a massive achievement congratulations.
Title: Completed first marathon
Post by: Sam on April 30, 2010, 23:33:10 PM
Sounds like you went too quick at the start if you were f**ked later on.

Drop your speed down for first 10 miles and then speed it up in last 6 if youre feeling good.

First one 4hr 25 == sub 4hr in future.
Title: Completed first marathon
Post by: Sam on April 30, 2010, 23:33:32 PM
Im gonna be running the Dallas marathon in Dec if I can get back into shape :)
Title: Re:Completed first marathon
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on May 01, 2010, 09:45:37 AM
Is Debbie doing it too?
Title: Re:Completed first marathon
Post by: Ceathreamhnan on May 02, 2010, 23:43:10 PM
He said running not doing ;)