NEW YORK: STATE #7
I was hoping for a sub-5 hour marathon, but something happened. My right foot hurt with each and every step. Still, I was well on my way at the 13.1 mile marker, with a time of a few ticks over 2:21. Then, at mile marker 15, both knees began to hurt a lot. I had some Voltaren gel in my Spibelt, so I applied it to both knees. It helped a little bit, but I was basically hobbled. I ran into Larry Macon, the world record holder for the most marathons in one year (105!), and hung with him until the finish at a disappointing 5:35-something. Oh well, I'm glad I got to meet Larry. He's a bit of a hero to me.
I think I'm essentially screwed until I get my foot better. I suspect that favoring my right foot put undo strain on my knees. Also, the extremely flat course gave no relief from the relentless pounding. Uphills and downhills change the way you run and can help with muscle fatigue and joint trauma, provided the hills are not crazy like they were in Fallsburg.
- Posted From My iPhone
posted by Wii Fat Marathon at
12:42 PM
5 Comments:
Well freaking congrats on finishing! That takes a lot of mental toughness to push through. Hope you feel better... I know you're on this Wii days in a row kick, but you need rest my friend! I want to hear more about this marathon!
:( Sad to hear about all the pain, that sort of thing is hard to me to get through. Glad you found an up side to the race. :)
Well, this was my fastest marathon with a broken foot.
Get well soon Runner and iPhone user.
Perhaps helpful to bike a time.
Richard / Germany
Thank you, Richard. My orthopedic surgeon said the same thing!
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