Monday, November 3, 2008

I *heart* New York (mini-post)

For those that didn't track me (and I know a lot of you did and THANK YOU, cause I was getting your messages), heres the quick and dirty.

37 minute PR off of Houston Marathon 2007
Official time: 4:55:55

It was indeed the hardest run of my life and there was only one time where I thought I might have issues (around mile 17-18) but somehow I pulled it out and got back on focus.

I made a decision early on that I either could hurt me or help me and it turned out to be the right decision. That was at mile 16 where I was to go over the Queensboro Bridge. That bitch was scary, steep, and long. The decision was whether or not to slowly run it, or to walk it. If I ran it, I might not have what I needed to do what needed to be done afterwards. If I walked it, then I would have the energy to make up the time I lost by walking.

I walked it. It was of course my slowest mile, which the Garmin came in at 14:15 for mile 16, but I came back with a strong 17th mile, lost some time a few miles but then made that time up and was able to push in a final kick at mile 26 with a 10:40 (according to the Garmin).

This morning I am much much better than after Houston, and able to actually walk, albeit slowly.

I have a lot more to tell but for now, this will have to do.

OK, time to head back to the room for a bit before we head out for shopping on 5th Avenue.

Peace Out.

22 comments:

Crosstrain said...

Let me be to first to congratulate you. Your preparation, determination and execution were all models for the rest of us.

Steeeve said...

Froggie rocks, Froggie rolls! Was following you all morning on the web site tracker. Congratulations on your 4-something marathon and HUGE PR!

Gaslight ;-) said...

Sub 5 is HUGE deal. If you're feeling well enough to go shop now, then your definitely doing better! See you when you get back!

Stephanie Rose said...

Congratulations June! You're amazing!!!!!! I hope you're having a blast now and celebrating beyond measure in wonderful NYC.

MCM Mama said...

You rock!!!! Congratulations on sub-5 ona HARD course!

Evan Guy said...

Too cool! I'm glad it all came together! Your preparation and determination DID pay off!! WooHoo!! WTG...

Vic said...

WOW!!!! What a great race, June. WTG!!! Congratulations on EVERYTHING!!!

JenZen said...

OMG! OMG! OMG!!!!!!! 37 minutes OFF your old PR??? HOLY cow girl. That's freakin' AWESOME!!!! AND you rocked a 10:40mile at mile 26??? Wow - you are totally my idol. I am so excited for you and SOO glad that it was an amazing race. I can't wait to hear more.

Tiggs said...

all the hard work and time paid off! sub-5!!!! way to go June!!!!

dixie :o) said...

junie b.... I'm soooo glad you got the msgs; I followed you the whole time :o) i CAN NOT wait to hear more!!!
much love my friend <3

NicoleC said...

You're my hero. I'm SO proud of you!!

Sara said...

I'm so freakin' proud of you! I hope you buy some ridiculously expensive shoes to celebrate yourself!!

TX Runner Mom said...

Great job June!!!! I am so excited for you and your HUGE PR! What else can I say, except that you ROCK!

Lisa said...

So, so very proud of you!

Lori said...

i'm SOO proud of your... my daughter opted out of basketball last week for Cross Country... she has become very passionate about running... we all will be in Houston the 22 through the 24... if you are available... i would love for you to meet my Jordan and my Jake...

i love you sister... Lori

Leslie F. said...

Yaaay! Congratulations!

Jamoosh said...

Brilliant!

Way to go June!

Heather said...

I'm very proud of you June, you are a ROCKSTAR! ((((BIGHUG)))) Congratulations, now go have some FUN in NYC!

matt said...

Congrats, congrats, congrats!

Belle, with a side of courage said...

You rock :)

L*I*S*A said...

So proud of you, Junebug!!! Way to rock NYC!!

Renee said...

You truly are a rockstar - in every meaning of the word. I love you and I'm proud of your accomplishment!