My Topic today is: Five Things I Learned From My Second Marathon

1.You have to run your own race.

Looking back, my downfall was meeting up with friends at mile 8 and joining them in their run/walk intervals.

Their run pace was too fast and their walk pace killed me.

Or should I say “my calf.”

In the end, I did my own thing (but it was too late and the damage was done.)

2.I can do hard things.

Not just running 26.2 miles.

But WALKING most of the last 16 miles!!!

 I really wasn’t sure I could do it. I have never walked more than a few miles.

I give credit to those spectators and volunteers who offered support the whole way.

3.It was harder than the first one.

I think that I expected it to be easier.

I trained better.

I was familiar with the race logistics and the course.

As they say, “anything can happen on race day.”

4. I have awesome friends.

Not only did they travel to NYC to support me.  But so many of my friends tracked me, encouraged me and posted congratulatory messages.

I am a lucky runner.

5. I want a redo.

Yes, I want to run this race ONE more time.

To have a better time.

I’m not talking about a faster time but a more enjoyable time.

Happy Running! Have you learned anything from one of your unsuccessful races? Please share. 

 

 

 

 

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