Ran my first marathon (Miami ING). I did great during my first half (on average of 8:20 pace). However, then my legs started to cramp at around mile 16, so it all went down hill from there. I had to walk most of the remaining 10 miles. I finished with a time of 4:34 minutes. Way above the time that I wanted to make. Well but I guess that we all live and learn. I did many things leading up to this race. The last 5 weeks of my training I slacked off way too much. I missed my two 22 milers, and I also missed my 8 miles 2 weeks before the race. Also I did not hydrate enough the days before the race. Now I know that I am not 20 anymore. | 