this is my last blog and testament. i started this spring on a journey to run the outer banks (obx) marathon and that journey has come to a wonderful end. the training was hard sometimes and many, many days but it all paid off yesterday when i crossed the finish line on my first marathon. i had many reasons for doing this race. i can't remember any of them now except for the fact that i will be 50 years old next year. being that, i saw this race as a window of opportunity that i would never get again.
i was very excited about the race and ran it strong. i trained knowing i would have to run the baum bridge. however there is nothing like it in my city. i hit the infamous wall at mile 22 and the bridge is mile 23. i was really concerned i could not run the bridge. however, i pushed myself with everything i had to run the entire bridge and it kicked my butt, but i conquered it. i say hell yeah for making that accomplishment. maybe i will go run it again and look over the side. the view was awesome i am sure but i missed it. i was focused on running and nothing else at that point.
it was an amazing day. the organizers did a great job. there were clear markers where to go and turn. the changes in scenery showed me some cool areas of the outer banks that i never knew existed. cheers to all of my supporters along the way. i love you!
this was a family affair. i know for sure that love is all we need.
this was a family affair. i know for sure that love is all we need.
i love you!
peace be with you
peace be with you
the marathon:
duration: 5:03:52
distance: 26.47 mi (goal 26.2 miles)
pace: 11:29 min/mi
calories: 3,812
distance: 26.47 mi (goal 26.2 miles)
pace: 11:29 min/mi
calories: 3,812
weight: 176 lbs
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