well, there ya have it
I’m a bit dissappointed with the race today.
I guess I should qualify that. I just finished running 26.25 miles and anytime anyone can do that, it is a fantastic achievement. However…
3:30 for ME on THIS particular day was not in the cards.
I took a risk in shooting for that time and I’m just fine with the fact that things didn’t quite pan out as I’d hoped. The bottom line is that the pace I needed to maintain on this extremely hilly course was not doable and I paid for it.
I was DEAD by the half and then it took everything I had just to finish.
I’ll post more later but I will share my estimated finish time - about 4 hours and 1 minute.
Sorry, if this sounds a bit bland. I’m a wee bit tired. 
I’ll post more tonight after I’ve had a chance to rest and ponder.
Comment by Jon in Michigan
Sunday October 10, 2004 @
Sounds like you really went for broke out there, Mark. Rest up, and then give us the full report, because I’m dying to hear about this course and about the race.
Sorry you didn’t hit the goal you were after, and like you said, anyone who finishes the marathon (especially with your time) has done something truly amazing. I’m hoping to be there soon!