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2016 Chicago Marathon Race Recap

I completed my second marathon last Sunday as part of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. I finished in 3:56! Even though I PR-ed by 17 minutes and had my first sub 4 hour marathon, I haven't had many positive thoughts since I crossed the starting line.

Someone once told me that finishing a race is how an athlete expresses themselves. That a strong finish is an expression and reflection of the time and effort you put in to your training. This race did not reflect how hard I worked all summer. My quadriceps were in charlie horse level pain from about mile 10 to mile 26.2. I knew it was a physiological problem, and planned to get a blood work up as soon as I got back home. What the heck happened????

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tags: marathon training, Marathon, 26.2, Run a Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Chicago Marathon 2016, Training tips, Nutrition, Vegetarian
categories: 31 in 31, Fitness, Marathon Training, Nutrition, Running, Vegetarian, Workout
Sunday 10.16.16
Posted by Corrie Anderson
Comments: 3
 

17 Mile Struggle and Love

I hobbled over to my car as quick as possible. As soon as I got myself in the car, I took a deep breath and called P. I glanced at the stack of clothing lying on the passenger seat. My nephew’s last basketball game of the season started in 15 minutes. There is no way I was going to make it. 

‘IT WAS AWFUL. Really, really difficult. It was so hilly.’ And then the tears came. I was so disappointed in myself. This was the worst run that I can remember. I didn’t enjoy very much of it and finished with a less than admirable attitude.

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tags: Marathon, Marathon Training, Running, Fleet Feet Nashville, Training Group, 17 miles, milage, long run, Nutrition
categories: 2015 - Challenge, Fitness, Running, Nutrition, Marathon Training
Saturday 02.14.15
Posted by Corrie Anderson
 

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