Marathon atmospheres are the best. Everyone is so supportive and encouraging to each other. I had a great time cheering on runners and jumping in for a few miles around the lake. While I was waiting for Megan to show up I was cheering on all the runners and one guy asked why I wasn’t out there running. He said I was too fit not to be running it. Score 1 for my self-esteem!
I parked my car at Winfrey Point which was between mile 16 and 17 and the plan was to run to mile 13 and wait for Megan, get in 3 miles beforehand. I probably should have looked at the map a bit closer to see that mile 13 wasn’t right on the lake, so I took a detour. Finally got it all figured out, and ended up doing 5 miles, but got to the right spot. Jumped in with Megan and ran to mile 18. She was doing great and I didn’t feel like I was helping her out all that much because she didn’t need it. (She finished at 4:07, well below her target time). I did 10.5 miles out there. Came home and got some food, then went back out for another 5.5 miles. Total for the day: 16 miles.
If I can get in two more long runs the next 2 weekends I will feel confident for Goofy.
I am also 24.5 miles away from hitting 1,000 miles on the year. Although this is the first time I have ever really tracked my miles for the full year, I am confident that this is the first time I have it the 1,000 mile mark. Go me!!!
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