I tend to sputter around 16-18 miles myself, until my second wind kicks in. Did you do any gels or such during the course? Most people would have probably taken a couple by mile 20.
3:35 is a respectable time though, and definitely puts you well above average. Congrats on the finish. Pictures of the bling?
Yeah nutrition wise I did the same as last year, and as my long training runs. Cinnamon raisin english muffin with PB and honey with a side of water for breakfast. Normally eat a banana as well, but forgot race morning (which could have been part of the cramping issue I don't know). This has worked for me on 16-18 mile runs without gus, just powerade, while training. During this marathon I did a gu at about mile 9, then second was about 20. I was going to do one at the top of the hill that is from ~16-18 but then cramps started in legs and I was just focusing on those.
I was 205/1400 last year overall. This year I was in the top 1/3 (forget specific place) which put me around 530/1600. I'll take a pic of the medal tonight.
Congrats on finishing your second marathon.
A shame about your legs seizing up but it could have been worse; you did not develop a stress fracture.
I find the cold weather cramps me up so I tend to keep the really long runs for spring/summer/autumn.
Do you run in compression pants?
Thanks.
Yeah I'm looking at it as, well could have been worse. I still did just under 9 min/mile pace, and for 18 was under 8 min/mile. Oh and I finished .
Start of race was high 40's (48/49), and when I finished just before 11 it was mid 60's. I had warmup clothes on until about 10 minutes before start, when I dropped to tech shirt and shorts. I have compression pants but only wear them in cold weather. I do however have compression shorts that I wear under my shorts, but they only go about half way down the thigh.
I will sometimes wear compression calf sleeves, but lately haven't thought those have done anything (positive or negative) so I've stopped wearing them.