Hope you can read all of the captions there…seemed like a fun way to post a recap…
- I’m not going to do a full race recap. I think what I gave you before pretty much summed it up.
- Gabby Reece is beautiful in person too
- Bobbi and Megan are complete sweethearts and I can’t wait to race with them again
- I am frustrated by the leg…but more determined than ever to do another marathon
- I cannot say thank you enough for all the great words of kindess and for those who said I was inspiring…well thank you those words really lifted my spirits and helped me remember what a great thing I did by not giving up.
INJURY?
Why did the injury flare up…and why was it so bad? That’s really the question of the day and I came up with a few things.
I walked 1.2 miles to the start, so I was very warmed up.
I did not go out too fast.
I was however thinking about the book ChiRunning which talks about a different running form…yeah I was probably messing with my form.
I also believe the 3 plane trips that week made a difference..sitting and not being able to stretch bugs me…plus it threw off my stretching, etc.
Also thanks for the concern about finishing and really causing myself major harm. I knew what the injury was and could tell that it wasn’t going to cripple me or cause me to be out for like months if I kept at it…it just hurt like H…ELLO.
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aron
it was awesome meeting you girl :) i know you will have another marathon and it will be great! wonder if the freeway screwed up your knee? it was not nice. congrats again on finishing and glad you are home safe now!!!
Jenny
what a fun weekend, girl! I can't believe you met Gabby Reece.. jealous!
Jamie
Love the way you did the pics/recap! Awesome to meet Gabby Reece! Good luck getting healthy and I have no doubt you'll be back at it in no time :)
Ashley and Bo
Wow, how tall IS Gabby Reece? Congrats on finishing strong! You proved you aren't a quitter that's for sure!
the gazelle
I am super impressed with you still. I would've loved to suggest that you do the Milwaukee (WI) Lakefront marathon, but it is all sold out. :(I know that you're going to have a fantastic next marathon.
HangryPants
Fun recap! I hope you are able to complete anothr marahon and give you major props for even doing this one!
Mel-2nd Chances
lol… caption in the pic with Gabby, too funny! Seeing the pic of you walking with the other injured runner reminded me of my own attempt… but I know you have another in you. btw, hope you got my reply I sent you…
Meghann
It was great meeting you in San Diego! I hope the sunshine came out when I left and you were able to get the most out of the rest of your vacation! And I still believe you did awesome for being injured. Heal up quick, there's another marathon out there calling your name as we speak :)
Jogger
The Baltimore Marathon is a great one!! **wink, wink**You're going to bounce back stronger than you were before SD. You're awesome.
Natalie D
Cool recap. Captions are a bit small but got the idea. It's funny how you are more determined now to do another one. Isn't that what always happens? Good job.
Mica
Race recaps with pictures are always the best!
X-Country2
Gabby Reece?! How cool! You're going to rock that next marathon.
Running through Life
Dang! Gabby Reece is a giant!You are so cute in all those pictures. I wish I could have made it down to meet you in person. The sun came out on Tuesday… and left again on Wednesday. I hope you got some decent weather at some point during your stay! :D
joyRuN
You look great!Geez – how tall IS Gabby Reece?
D10
I love the pictures! Still jealous all you bloggers got to meet up.
Jocelyn
Sorry you got injured! That's never fun. And I wish we could have met! Still, great job!
Denise
You'll more than make up for it at the next marathon!!
Jess
Thanks for sharing the pictures! I'm sure you've got another marathon in you when you are in tip top running health!
nibblesandwiggles
Wonderful pictures!I hate ITBS. :(
ShirleyPerly
Ack, sorry to hear about the leg pain. But HUGE congrats on making it to the finish! I can't imagine how tough it must have been to walk from mile 12. I agree that traveling can really put a kink into things. I suspect that a hamstring injury I got last year was from driving 8 hours and then sitting on a plane for another 8 hours after a marathon.Take care and hope you heal up fast!!
maria k
i read chirunning and it threw me off my running too! i think running the way i do naturally is the only option for me…that book is too confusing for my simple mind.
Fair Weather Runner
well congrats again on your amazing feat. i think it is awesome you stuck with it, really, good for you! i heart the pics.hey have you thought of doing the KC marathon, i've read mixed reviews. any thoughts on that sucker? i've heard it there isn't the greatest support on the course.
BOBBI McCORMICK
so proud of you girl!!! I am so glad we get to race together again!!!
Danica's Daily
Congrats on completing the marathon!!! I admire your perserverance and determination through it all!
The Happy Runner
Great photos! I bet the plane rides had something to do w/your injury — maybe not everything, but something. Just being confined so much can really but stress on the body. And I've heard that SD has some really cambered parts. That could cause problems, too.