Quote Originally Posted by kacie tri-ing View Post
Way to go!! I have never done one of the pacing groups, but they seem pretty cool! I feel like you would meet people doing that.

Was that your first stand alone marathon? I think you did a fantastic job, and I hope you are thrilled! Let us know what you are thinking about the march marathon! How are you feeling today? I remember feeling so hungry I could hardly stand it the week afterwards!

Great job! Take time to bask in your glory!!
This is my third - my first was in 2006, my first real year running (or anything-ing, and probably 25+ lbs ago). Last year I didn't run one because of injury (only ran the half).

2006:
25-29 Female AG: 161/189
Total: 5:19:21
First half: 2:29:41
Second half: 2:51:24

2007:
25-29 Female AG: 112/169
Total: 04:55:40.8
First half: 02:15:16.4
Second half: 02:40:24.4

2008 half (recovering from injury, so I took it way slow):
25-29 Female AG: 608/840
Total: 2:32:29

2009:
30-34 Female AG: 79/137
Total: 4:34:53
First half: 2:05:26
Second half: 2:30:29

The pace group did make it feel like you were running with others, even if you weren't really chatting it up with anyone. This is the first time I've done the pace group (this is the first time I felt like I could commit to a pace group), I think it was a good thing, as long as you are comfortable with your ability to let go if you need to (or go faster if the group moves too slow).

It's funny you mention food. Today I had a feeling I haven't had in a few days: full. I didn't realize I haven't felt full in days until I finally felt full. It was a short-lived experience, but I definitely laughed at myself. I am not tracking calories this week, just eating whatever whenever. I earned it.

Congratulations, I am now... basically average at running.