It was fun running with Michelle for 14+ miles but, after she said goodbye, I shuffled along feeling fine but tired enough to walk a little. Then at mile 25, going down a highway ramp, my right knee said, "NO more running" no matter how much I tried to start up through the pain.
I thought I had an attainable PR (long after I gave up the fantasy medal rounds of 4:15, 4:20 and 4:30). With three miles to go I had a chance. Then I didn't.
It was a beautiful day to race. The course was good throughout. The crowds were awesome.
Best excitement of the race was seeing Eric W. (from RI) twice on the second half of the race who was there cheering on a girl friend; and seeing Susie and David coming off Hains Point. She gave me a hug and took my picture.
Michelle's husband and dad were awesome. They were everywhere and they were prepared with a full game plan of support for Michelle who I admire immensely for her stamina and success today. Ditto to Richie, Bex and Jeanne. Thanks for the comradery.
My name is David (Dylan to some). I am a runner.
Record Book
200m - 0:45.14, April 2007
400m - 1:35.58, June 2008
800m - 3:34.62, July 2007
1200m - 5:33.2, September 2005
1600m - 7:35.7, January 2007
1 mile - 7:24.0, August 2005
5K - 23:26.1, August 2005 I-Drive/U-Run, Orlando
10K - 49:46.5, November 2005 Founders Day, Orlando
12K - 1:07:20, February 2005 Outback Classic, Orlando
15K - 1:22:23, September 2008, Miracle Miles, Orlando
20K - 1:46:09, Labor Day 2005, New Haven
Half - 1:50:24, December 2005, OUC, Orlando
Marathon - 4:46:44, November 2007, New York
400m - 1:35.58, June 2008
800m - 3:34.62, July 2007
1200m - 5:33.2, September 2005
1600m - 7:35.7, January 2007
1 mile - 7:24.0, August 2005
5K - 23:26.1, August 2005 I-Drive/U-Run, Orlando
10K - 49:46.5, November 2005 Founders Day, Orlando
12K - 1:07:20, February 2005 Outback Classic, Orlando
15K - 1:22:23, September 2008, Miracle Miles, Orlando
20K - 1:46:09, Labor Day 2005, New Haven
Half - 1:50:24, December 2005, OUC, Orlando
Marathon - 4:46:44, November 2007, New York
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12 comments:
That bridge and then that downhill! They were rough. I only hope that having you there so early and then having the race delayed by 1/2 hour didn't screw your legs up. If so, I will kill myself.
It's too unfair that you were undone at mile 23. Too, too unfair! Up til then you were booking it!
I wish we could sit down and swap stories. I guess that will have to wait til I get to Florida, huh?
Btw, you're still my hero.
What a bummer. I was watching your progress on-line and then I saw that you weren't really getting from 23 to the finish when you should have. I worried. I fretted. I hoped that the updater was just broken. I was wrong and my anxiety did nothing to help you. Sorry about that.
I hope you knee is kind enough to straighten up soon. You were rockin' it for so long so congratulations on that.
congratulations, sorry about the knee you hang in there!!!Great job!!!
Another one in the bag. The next marathon will only be better. Take it easy and enjoy your day!
While you didn't do exactly as you hoped, you done good! You finished the marathon in solid time...mucho kudos!
David - it was great meeting you. Thanks for taking in the National Portraiture Gallery with me. I hope we'll meet again (to give the race one more fight, eh?)
Congratulations on finishing David!
You fought the good fight! Those last miles were tough, tough, tough. But you finished upright and smiling. You were smiling, right?!
Congratulations on finishing, we'll work on those later miles. It was so great to meet you in person. I hope to see you at another race! You can't stop marathoning until you hit the 4's!
David, congratulations on fighting the good fight. Lots of Marines and Army guys have done the same.
Hope you got home OK and look forward to more news.
Take it easy on the right knee...my right knee is just now coming back from the Portland Marathon on Oct 1.
Good thing I wasn't there! Both of your knees would have given out from carrying me on your back. I hope we can face this one down together next year.
Stupid knee!! Glad you had a great time regardless. It sounds like an excellent race. How about we give it another whirl in Atlanta in March??? ING sure knows how to put on a race....
David- Thank you for a great day. I loved running side by side. I hope that knee will come around so we can try this thing again.
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