I ran twenty miles in three-and-a-half hours. Everything survived intact. It was not any harder than I'd imagined. The last 5 miles were rough, but I just kept counting them down. Mile 20 was definitely the hardest. It was all mental at that point. I just willed my legs to keep moving. I think I have some idea what "the wall" is going to feel like.
I already took a 22-minute ice bath (without the ice--just cold water) fully dressed. It helps to keep your clothes on.
Feeling relieved and happy and proud! :-)
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My marathoner friend says the mind starts to do strange things at mile 20. YOU DID IT!!!! Now you can do anything...
NIcely done! A cold water bath was all I could manage as well.
MCM Mama
Yay.. Go Donna.. So happy. I have never thought about keeping my clothes on while icing... great idea.
My feet are killing me today, not sure why... after 18 they were ok... today I can barley walk with out limping.
Congratulations! Nice job and you deserve a nap.
So proud of you! That is a great pace and you stayed strong. Enjoy your well deserved rest!
Great Job!!! I hope you ran a mile or 2 for me...
Way to go on the 20. Now go register before the race fills up:) If you can do the training run, you are ready for the race. Remember you will be rested for the full 26.2!!
Yay! Way to go!
yeah!! Isn't it a great feeling to run that far? If you ran twenty, you can run a marathon. The next few weeks are just gravy!!
I still haven't tried the ice bath thing (I'm a big wimp). I might have to try it with clothes on.
great job!!
p.s. send me some good 20-miler vibes...mine is tomorrow!
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