A couple of other things... I found myself VERY thirsty afterward even though I was taking in plenty of water. It took a while, but about 3 hours after finishing I downed a good 2 bottles of water and was looking for more.

My quads/calves didn't start to really hurt until about mile 23 -- I think I'll do more hills if (and as you all know, that "if" really means "when") I do another marathon, especially this one. Wish I could have driven the course, there were no course tours, and I didn't see the pacers anyway even if I'd been able to try it.

Haven't gotten sick, but for some really personal female details, over the last 2 months I haven't had hardly any bleeding during my period -- just spotting at the "right" time. Sunday night, it came. I haven't had a period this strong in a long time. I guess my body figured the stress is over and now we can go back to normal.

I feel a little lost this week, I've been doing some morning Yoga for about 15-20 minutes that lets me wake up and stretch out my body. Scheduled a chiropractor appointment for tomorrow and will be scheduling some acupuncture as well. I'm considering scheduling a massage when I go to my chiro appointment, I think it would feel really good.

I'm really looking forward to getting back on the bike, of course it went and snowed so now I can't ride on the streets until it clears, IF it even clears. I'm thinking about a running-biking-yoga trifecta during the week, but I need to get some swimming in there somewhere also. It might be time to see a trainer or get some advice from someone who can help give me some guidance.

Thanks for all your congratulations. I probably wouldn't have done it without you guys!