I finished in 4:12 and had a really bad cold, I popped a few sudafed before the race it stop from sneezing and my runny nose. I got a really bad side cramp at mile 17 and hit "The Wall" at mile 22.
Felt great when I finished, looking forward to my next one and hopefully finishing under 4 hours next time.
2007-12-03 05:58:40 · 9 answers · asked by Face on Fire 5 in Sports ➔ Running
Im 28, just started running 11 months ago.
I lost 35 lbs training.
2007-12-03 06:06:09 · update #1
It was the daytime stuff, but it does put you in a different mindset, I was kinda "out of it" throughout the race.
2007-12-03 07:57:49 · update #2
Nice job! 4:12 is a good time, and I think you can definitely crack 4 hours next time.
That stinks that you got a bad cold before you ran. Does sudafed make you drowsy? Because that could actually make you more tired when you run.
2007-12-03 07:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by milerman01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, obviously, as everyone says, you did awesome to even start the race, much less finish it, much less do it with a cold! It sounds like you're trying to compare yourself to other runners your age, though.
4:12 isn't elite, by any means, but for a first race, it's just fine. Most first-time male marathoners with no competitive running experience finish in the high 3 hours/low 4 hours mark. So you're right on track! Keep running, and you'll surely break 4 next time. Good luck and again, congratulations!
2007-12-03 12:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by Kenny G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOu don't say exactly when the M was, but assuming it was this past weekend, I'd suggest you take it really easy for the next 2 weeks. After my M, I managed to pull a hamstring shortly after. After a month, you might think about putting in some speed training and set some new PRs in shorter races. With all that overdistance under your belt, you may want to consider 1 or 2 days at the track doing some serious speed work.
Good Luck
2007-12-03 09:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were a winner before you even toed the starting line. The fact you finished with a good time just means it becomes an even sweeter achievement. You already have a new goal and some experience to draw on, so congratulations for now and best of luck for the future training and racing.
2007-12-03 07:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you finished says you did a good job. Since this was your first marathon, use the 4:12 time as a starting point and try to improve from there.
2007-12-03 06:01:34 · answer #5 · answered by frogskin13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you made it more than 300 feet you did better than I would.
I've never been a good runner but I love to get on my 12 speed and ride for miles and miles.
Good Job!!
2007-12-03 06:02:47 · answer #6 · answered by idontwantasalad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you finished, you did great! That's all I'm gonna say! You should feel very accomplished!
2007-12-03 06:06:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know your age but it's an achievement to be proud of!
2007-12-03 06:04:36 · answer #8 · answered by Jaco W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats really good for the condition you were in
2007-12-03 06:01:42 · answer #9 · answered by Preeti S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋