what now?

hmmmmmmm?

start running again?
start swimming again?

we'll see shortly.

back with limpage

October has come and I'm proud to announce that I've just completed my first FULL Marathon. It was an agonizing run, great learning experience, and I did the first bit with MS whom I adore. Here are a couple of photos to keep you entertained.SS&S!

Clearly I am concentrating very hard on my gait.

Longest 1km of my life. As you can seem I'm in pain. I decided that I was going to focus on my breathing and keep focus.

Nifty ipod video c/o my bro. This was somewhere along comissioner, or Lakeshore. My enemy, that I will need to conquer next time around.

Just finishing up the course.

Let's just say, I'm quite happy I finished in 5hours, but disappointed by my lack of the last weeks' preparation of my focus. Pulled my left hamstring at 29k, and was Pretty much was doing a run/walk the rest of the way. I would focus on 250m at a time, and then have to stop due to the seized up hammie.

verdict: more hydration, more calories next time. Better hydration meaning getting more water the last 3 days leading up to the big day.
more calories - NO CEREAL next time. more like EGGS+ garnola, fruit, yogourt. mmmmmmmmmm

I just wanted to say a huge THANKS! to everyone that sent me a text message, e-mail, FB msg, etc... wishing me a good race, and the congratulations afterwards. Your support and inspiration are HUGE to me. The fact that some even called me their hero, is quite touching.
I'm trying to stay positive and look towards my next racing adventure.

A big sigh of relief. It's done, it's over. NOW when is the next one?