Colby's Seattle Marathon

[colby]

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!

[Tri Girl]

Congrats, Colby!!!
Excellent race report- I loved reading all about what you did up to the race, and then all about the race itself! Sorry you had such cold conditions, but you really did a fantastic job. After all, now you have a PR to beat for next time (and yes, there WILL be a next time).
Congrats again- such an accomplishment!

[chickwhorips]

good job colby! even though it probably wasn't the funnest marathon due to weather, you did a great job. happy recovering!

my $0.02 get the massage.

[Quillfred]

Congratulations on a job well done Colby!

I am somewhat surprised they didn't cancel with the snow forcast. It started snowing hard here in NE Seattle at 4:30 pm. I had to cancel a dinner invite.

Hope you made (or make) it home safely. I hear we're in for some more fluff tonight. (edit: in fact it is happening now).

Re: the personal stuff--when there isn't "sufficient" body fat, one doesn't always make enough hormones to support the monthly menstrual cycle. It isn't an unusual occurance. When it happened to me, I considered it a lucky break.

[maillotpois]

Congrats, Colby!! Well done!!

[KSH]

WOW! What a great race report. You have a real talent for writing!

That run sounds brutal. You are braver than I would be. In weather like that, I would have stayed in the hotel relaxing.

You did a great job! Thanks for sharing all the details!

[seychelle]

Congrats Colby ! When's the next one ? You are a great writer, by the way.