Because that feeling makes every miserable run worth it in the long, grueling months leading up to the race. That memory is as vivid and powerful now as it was nearly five years ago.Īnd I want every marathoner to experience that unmatched feeling of excitement. And I looked over at my wife as she stood clapping and cheering on the sidelines and mouthed the words I did it as she smiled back at me. When I crossed the finish line of the Philadelphia Marathon and realized that I accomplished my stretch goal of running under 2:40 (2:39:32 officially), I asked myself, Did I really just do that?! If you’re like me, the finish of a successful marathon carries with it feelings of awe, pride, and sheer disbelief. Months of sacrifice, fatigue, and soreness have been endured for this single moment in time.
You’ve just finished a marathon – and achieved the wildest of goals. A weight that’s been sitting on your shoulders for the past six months is lifted when you realize you’ve done it. The deafening roar of the crowd somehow fades and all you hear is ragged breathing, heavy footsteps, and the pounding of your heart against ribs.īut then it happens: you cross the timing mat and look up. And you ignored the temptation to run too fast, too soon. You’ve fueled just the way you practiced.
The past few months have been solely dedicated to marathon training. Your lungs are burning and every muscle below the waist is on fire.įor hours, you’ve patiently and methodically executed your pacing strategy.
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