25-03-2012, 03:10 PM
Hi people!
I just dropped by here to say that my first Marathon was awesome!! I started at 1" or so below planned goal pace and I felt very strong during the whole Marathon. I got to goal pace at km 10 or so I think and by the time I got to the 30Km mark I felt pretty strong. On km 35 same feelings and a friend of mine joined me for the last kms, It has really given me a kick!! So I changed my pace and ran strong until 40 without even hitting the wall so the last 2 Km I made a change in pace and ran just under 4' per km, final time 2h56'46"
I'm not as tired as I thought I could be, but the very moment I stopped after crossing the end line my legs felt like rocks and I can barely move now hehe.
TheEd, I get the idea of the reverse tapering. I have to think a little bit about it and I will come here to comment on my plan. For now, some rest
I just dropped by here to say that my first Marathon was awesome!! I started at 1" or so below planned goal pace and I felt very strong during the whole Marathon. I got to goal pace at km 10 or so I think and by the time I got to the 30Km mark I felt pretty strong. On km 35 same feelings and a friend of mine joined me for the last kms, It has really given me a kick!! So I changed my pace and ran strong until 40 without even hitting the wall so the last 2 Km I made a change in pace and ran just under 4' per km, final time 2h56'46"
I'm not as tired as I thought I could be, but the very moment I stopped after crossing the end line my legs felt like rocks and I can barely move now hehe.
TheEd, I get the idea of the reverse tapering. I have to think a little bit about it and I will come here to comment on my plan. For now, some rest