Getting to the start of this race caused me some worry. Yesterday, I worked a 4:30 am to 11 shift at Starbucks, then jumped in the car and drove 8 hours to Dallas. I was worried about drowsiness in the car. But I was only drowsy for a brief few minutes during a rain storm just before getting to Wichita.
The drive went well. After getting to my hotel room, I fell into bed and was promptly asleep.
I woke up before my alarm this morning and easily got to the race site by 5:15. The race started at 6. The first couple of hours were pretty nice as far as not being that hot and there was a stiff breeze. I ran the first 11 miles at 11:30 pace and then switched to a 3x2 pattern ( 3 minutes jog, 2 minutes walk). The last 6 miles were undertaken in hot conditions. My feet had begun to hurt and a blister was on the ball of one foot. I walked much of the last 2 miles as it was so hot. But, I finished the whole thing in 5:49. I was glad to break 6 hours considering I walked alot.
I forgot how much marathons hurt.
Tomorrow, I plan to try another marathon. I'll have to go slow. One of my knees hurts.
But still, I feel very good about being here and doing marathons. There isn't a logical "why" explanation for running any marathon let alone two in two days. But I am jazzed about it and have prepared for tomorrow.
Here is a short video taken right after finishing.
It was also exciting to be in Texas. I almost felt like a Texan coming home. Weird!
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