We joined several friends who we had trained many miles for the race and another 7400 runners at the start at Central. It was an unusually warm morning. Unlike the other mornings of the marathon there was no need for gloves or warm clothes. It would turn out to be a problem as the 60 degree start warmed quickly to a hot 94 by the end of the race.
It was a gradual problem that many of us would not realize until it had hit us and heat stroke was setting in. We saw many people walking a lot sooner than normal. We both finished, but not in the time we wanted. It was a good learning experience and I am sure we will find another race soon, even if we say hate running and never want to do it again.: )
It is always a challenging thing to do a marathon, but well worth the sense of accomplishment in the end. Good times were had by all even if one of us had to find a garbage can to visit.
Our cheerleaders on the course! Always a better race to do with friends out there to cheer you on. Thanks tons!
Bring on the Mesquite Marathon! Thanks for riding in the back of the bus with us.
ReplyDeleteWow 94 degrees would have done me in. I really liked the top of utah marathon because the weather was perfect. I actually wouldn't mind trying it again someday if we ever live closer again. I think I would actually train for it this time though!! Congrats on finishing.
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