YeaaAaAAaaa I did it! I completed my very first full marathon! Thank you so so much for the supportive comments in my previous post about running - it def helped calm me down from my pre-run jitters! [I'd also like to hear a hello from those who've done half/full marathons! Hellooo!]
I can barely walk now (I got honked on the roads a few times from crossing too slowly...I'm limping everywhere today!).
Some random thoughts (my mind's scattered everywhere from the afterglow of runner's high):
1) Tape yourself! There'll be a lot of nasty burnt marks from all the chafing and sweat, so please tape yourself down (I won't mention specifics...). Thank you Irwin for the tip - I would be limping AND burning today if it weren't for the tape!
2) Marathon runners are crazy. Are humans built to run such long distances?! OK maybe except for Kenyans...
3) Marathon runners ARE crazy. A friend just congratulated me and asked me to consider an ultra-marathon (as in, 100km). Nope. NEVER. SORRY.
4) I almost cried when I saw the finishing line, as I ran into the stadium. I couldn't believe my eyes. The 42.7km finishing line was right in front of me. It was a surreal, crazy, incredible, joyous moment.
5) My kneecaps are busted. I had a sharp pain at the 27km mark and thought I'd never finish the race. I started limp-walking...and I did think of you guys...and how I'd have to post something really disappointing...:( and then remembered that I had two neurofen tablets with me. I ate them and the pain subsided...and I continued running! And a fellow runner cheered me on! He was probably in his late 70s. I wish I could give him a thank you hug now. Did I tell you how busted my knees are today?
6) The human body is super unpredictable! Ok at least mine is. Why did my knees hurt at 27km all of a sudden?! urgh!
7) I think I'm gonna pick up a low-impact sport after this...like...yoga.
8) I did this to prove to myself that I'm able to achieve things I never thought possible. I was in a cloud of doubt about my abilities early this year, and I truly thought I'd never go past the half marathon mark until a few months ago. If I can do this, so can you. :) I'll always remember this day on days when I'm discouraged and doubtful about achieving goals and dreams. Small, consistent steps, lots of practice and faith wins the race...or at least gets you closer to your goals!
More updates on the blog tomorrow! Everything today took double or triple the time to accomplish cos I'm in so much pain! Good pain though! :D
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