I finished my second full marathon today. It was mostly awesome. The first half seemed to fly by. Just don’t ask about those last 5 or so miles. Brutal.
My watch says I’ve gone nearly 50,000 steps today. My two big toes are so sensitive to touch I nearly howled when Vivian accidentally stepped on one. My knees hurt. I definitely have some “gastric distress.”
Would I do it again, though? Definitely!
The American Tobacco Trail (Half and Full) Marathon is such a well-organized event on a beautiful course it’s hard to imagine missing it. Everything from the pre-event communication to the pre-race expo to the day-of logistics, friendly volunteers, and immaculate course is all top-notch.
I ran my own version of this last year (my first full marathon) because of bad weather, and I mostly followed the same race prep. I was slightly faster this year, but I also feel like I’m paying for it more than I did last year too.
I’m enjoying a beer and can’t wait for bed. I think I’ll take a rest day (or three).
Comments welcome!