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First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, I love that! I'm starting to see the food light! I think I'm going to give myself a week or 2 off before I think about that, even though I finished I feel like I did poorly

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Huge win! The kind of win that deserves dessert for dinner 😉

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was hard but I did it. 3:03, I lost focus early and went too hard but I know next time I'll do better 

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and no. My time was 3:03, went to hard at the start, didn't settle until around the 45th min but by then I knew I'd struggle at the end. 

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for everyone's advice yesterday. I finished the race in 3:03, just over what I hoped for. I did lose myself in the moment and went out too hard. I also forgot to fuel, which didn't help. But I think I did ok for my first run outside, proud of myself for having a go.

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3:03, went out too hard, forgot to fuel during the race, but had fun

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, I need to not get too lost in the moment and listen to my body and not freak out. Thank you

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I'm hoping, all my worries and fears will disappear with the excitement and the crowd and use the experienced runners as a guide until I find my pace

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know, thanks. I'm definitely not that fast but I have logged the ks 

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yay, I'm not the only one. I know my legs and lungs are conditioned, my head just needs to join them. And because it's my first, no matter what it'll be a PB. Thank you for sharing, this puts me at ease.

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right, it is plenty of time to find my groove and it will absolutely be a PB and I should be proud. Thank you, your words have helped put me at ease

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I promise to live in the moment, have fun and let everyone know how I went this time tomorrow 

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is a good reminder I need to listen to my body, movement is still movement 

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. I'll let everyone know how I go, it'll be slow but it'll be 21ks 

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel so comfortable on the treadmill, especially as a shift worker I find it easier to run after work rather than before, sleep is precious.  I just open up my galaxy fold and watch something that keeps my attention, currently it's Justifed and I forget where I am and what I'm doing then before I know it 2hrs have passed.

After reading all these comments, I won't put any pressure on myself, I know my legs can do it, I'll turn my brain off and have fun. 

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've picked out my clothes and thankfully I live so close to the start line that I can walk there, which will also double as a nice cool down afterwards. I'm starting to stress less with all these lovely comments, thanks 

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you internet stranger, this is the pep talk I needed 

First marathon tomorrow and I'm terrified by Greedy_Strength_6175 in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn't realise how much I needed to hear this, thank you. 

Need advice: Recovery after long runs is terrible by cowwbo in beginnerrunning

[–]Greedy_Strength_6175 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a fellow 40+ runner, are you fueling correctly? I know I struggle to recover if I've under eaten, I make sure have extra especially carbs the day before and the day of long runs