My First Marathon

GhostRyder · 10-23-2008, 09:13 PM

The big day is almost here. On Sunday I tackle my first marathon in Washington, D.C. The Marine Corps Marathon is going to take my marathon virginity.

Anyone else into distance running? I'm by no means a running freak, but I figured I should do one before I get too old and busy. College seemed like the perfect time. Some ROTC friends and I decided to give it a go.

Last minute advice? What stogie to light up once I recover from the fetal position on Monday?

zemekone · 10-23-2008, 09:17 PM

trust you trainin and carb up

Mugen910 · 10-23-2008, 09:19 PM

I've completed 5 1/2 marathons and one Reach The Beach relay race. I haven't ran in a while but I think I'll be ramping up for this years Boston.

Just make sure you are tapering and relaxing this week along with extra carbs. Believe in your training and don't start out too fast. Believe me when I say that you'll want to with all the excitement. It's a marathon...not a race...this is your first so keep in mind finishing is a great accomplishment.

Best of luck to you buddy. Let us know how you feel after!

Oh and after accomplishing such a feat I would suggest a 1980's Davidoff!

Bao

10-23-2008, 09:21 PM

cohiba lancero

GhostRyder · 10-23-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Let us know how you feel after!

Oh and after accomplishing such a feat I would suggest a 1980's Davidoff!

I definitely will. 1980s Davidoff huh? Never smoked any kind of Davidoff. I may try to locate one upon my return.

GhostRyder · 10-23-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

cohiba lancero

I wish. I'm a newb. I'll smoke a Cohiba someday.

Mugen910 · 10-23-2008, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhostRyder

I definitely will. 1980s Davidoff huh? Never smoked any kind of Davidoff. I may try to locate one upon my return.

If you find more than one let me know!

10-23-2008, 11:35 PM

Good luck

I just finished my first marathon on Oct. 5th. It was a great experience. 6 months ago I couldn't run 2 miles. Trust your training and find your pace. I recommend getting a great night sleep two days before your race, it's more important than the night before. Have fun

SmokeyJoe · 10-24-2008, 01:27 AM

I wish you well!

I am an old fat man... only way I'm doing a marathon is if they make a 13 mile buffet line (I would hit both sides for the full 26 miles.

)

10-24-2008, 02:13 AM

Best wishes. I have never ran a marathon but I have done a handful of 10 and 15 kms. I also did a half marathon a few years back but everytime I try to be set to do a full marathon it falls through, someday I hope to. When your out there and it feels like your body is done just stay focused on keep moving. I am sure it will be awesome. Try to post a pic for before/afterwards.

10-24-2008, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by zemekone

trust you trainin and carb up

Best piece of advice you'll get.

I've run 19 marathons, and the Boston Marathon 9 times.

This will be an incredible experience for you, enjoy it!

AriesOpusX · 10-24-2008, 03:44 PM

Good luck with your marathon. I only run if chased by large animals or police.

10-24-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AriesOpusX

Good luck with your marathon. I only run if chased by large animals or police.

You should rethink that. The ability to run very quickly is very helpful when being chased by large animals.....................

or police

'tis better to have a skill and not need it, then need it and not have it.

Opusfxd · 10-24-2008, 09:02 PM

My doctor doesn't like me even thinking about running a 5K so my dreams of a marathon or Ironman have been dashed for the time being. I admire your dedication!

Good luck and in honor of 26.2 how about a Padron 1926?

AriesOpusX · 10-25-2008, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resipsa

You should rethink that. The ability to run very quickly is very helpful when being chased by large animals.....................

or police

'tis better to have a skill and not need it, then need it and not have it.

I try to stay within running distance to my truck.

TOB9595 · 10-25-2008, 10:49 AM

Best wishes on your feat...
Let us know about the finale...

Davidoff is rare, to me, and I'd go with that...

Tom

GhostRyder · 10-27-2008, 09:55 AM

Well, just got back today. My goal was: (1) to finish (2) to run under 4 hours. I achieved both with a 3:42. I am very proud of that, but at the same time I felt great. I think I could have run sub 3:30 pretty easily. I just didn't know how to navigate the mass of people and got stuck behind a lot of slower runners. I couldn't get around them so I got stuck running 10 minute miles for the first 4 miles. I then picked it up to 8 minute miles and hit my stride. Not to shabby for a first marathon.

What an experience though. For anyone out there that is on the fence about doing a marathon, do it. A big chunk of humanity turns out to watch and cheer, and the camraderie and festival atmosphere is a lot of fun. Seeing all the OIF/OEF veterans out there running for friends of theirs killed in action as well as the multiple amputees is a very sobering sight. It is something that I'm going to have to do again next year. Besides, they started the race with an Osprey flyover. I hadn't gotten to see the new Osprey yet, and they look very cool.

I haven't gotten a chance to light one up yet, but I definitely will tonight. Now, I'm off to sleep and recover. My joints are killing me.

King James · 10-27-2008, 09:59 AM

not much of a runner myself, actually not a runner at all haha....but good luck! I know I few guys on here have ran marathons

Mugen910 · 10-27-2008, 10:03 AM

Well it looks llike you did well...beat my times...

congrats to you...make sure you rest and stretch to speed up the healing/recovering.

TOB9595 · 10-27-2008, 10:21 AM

Congratulations!!!
KUDOS to you for completing so VERY well.
Tom

10-23-2008, 09:13 PM	#1
GhostRyder Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SW Virginia Posts: 185 Trading: (2)	My First Marathon The big day is almost here. On Sunday I tackle my first marathon in Washington, D.C. The Marine Corps Marathon is going to take my marathon virginity. Anyone else into distance running? I'm by no means a running freak, but I figured I should do one before I get too old and busy. College seemed like the perfect time. Some ROTC friends and I decided to give it a go. Last minute advice? What stogie to light up once I recover from the fetal position on Monday?

10-23-2008, 09:17 PM	#2
zemekone im hungry... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,244 Trading: (0)	Re: My First Marathon trust you trainin and carb up __________________ A Person that says something cant be done, shouldn't interrupt me actually EFFing doing it!

10-23-2008, 09:19 PM	#3
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: My First Marathon I've completed 5 1/2 marathons and one Reach The Beach relay race. I haven't ran in a while but I think I'll be ramping up for this years Boston. Just make sure you are tapering and relaxing this week along with extra carbs. Believe in your training and don't start out too fast. Believe me when I say that you'll want to with all the excitement. It's a marathon...not a race...this is your first so keep in mind finishing is a great accomplishment. Best of luck to you buddy. Let us know how you feel after! Oh and after accomplishing such a feat I would suggest a 1980's Davidoff! Bao __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid. Last edited by Mugen910; 10-23-2008 at 09:25 PM.

10-23-2008, 09:21 PM	#4
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First Marathon cohiba lancero

10-23-2008, 11:35 PM	#8
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First Marathon Good luck I just finished my first marathon on Oct. 5th. It was a great experience. 6 months ago I couldn't run 2 miles. Trust your training and find your pace. I recommend getting a great night sleep two days before your race, it's more important than the night before. Have fun

10-24-2008, 01:27 AM	#9
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: My First Marathon I wish you well! I am an old fat man... only way I'm doing a marathon is if they make a 13 mile buffet line (I would hit both sides for the full 26 miles. )

10-24-2008, 02:13 AM	#10
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First Marathon Best wishes. I have never ran a marathon but I have done a handful of 10 and 15 kms. I also did a half marathon a few years back but everytime I try to be set to do a full marathon it falls through, someday I hope to. When your out there and it feels like your body is done just stay focused on keep moving. I am sure it will be awesome. Try to post a pic for before/afterwards.

10-24-2008, 03:44 PM	#12
AriesOpusX Goodfella Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215 Trading: (0)	Re: My First Marathon Good luck with your marathon. I only run if chased by large animals or police.

10-24-2008, 09:02 PM	#14
Opusfxd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Up against Denver's mountains Posts: 270 Trading: (5)	Re: My First Marathon My doctor doesn't like me even thinking about running a 5K so my dreams of a marathon or Ironman have been dashed for the time being. I admire your dedication! Good luck and in honor of 26.2 how about a Padron 1926?

10-25-2008, 10:49 AM	#16
TOB9595 Managing the UnManageable Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Central NJ Posts: 452 Trading: (12)	Re: My First Marathon Best wishes on your feat... Let us know about the finale... Davidoff is rare, to me, and I'd go with that... Tom

10-27-2008, 09:55 AM	#17
GhostRyder Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SW Virginia Posts: 185 Trading: (2)	Re: My First Marathon Well, just got back today. My goal was: (1) to finish (2) to run under 4 hours. I achieved both with a 3:42. I am very proud of that, but at the same time I felt great. I think I could have run sub 3:30 pretty easily. I just didn't know how to navigate the mass of people and got stuck behind a lot of slower runners. I couldn't get around them so I got stuck running 10 minute miles for the first 4 miles. I then picked it up to 8 minute miles and hit my stride. Not to shabby for a first marathon. What an experience though. For anyone out there that is on the fence about doing a marathon, do it. A big chunk of humanity turns out to watch and cheer, and the camraderie and festival atmosphere is a lot of fun. Seeing all the OIF/OEF veterans out there running for friends of theirs killed in action as well as the multiple amputees is a very sobering sight. It is something that I'm going to have to do again next year. Besides, they started the race with an Osprey flyover. I hadn't gotten to see the new Osprey yet, and they look very cool. I haven't gotten a chance to light one up yet, but I definitely will tonight. Now, I'm off to sleep and recover. My joints are killing me.

10-27-2008, 09:59 AM	#18
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: My First Marathon not much of a runner myself, actually not a runner at all haha....but good luck! I know I few guys on here have ran marathons __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

10-27-2008, 10:03 AM	#19
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: My First Marathon Well it looks llike you did well...beat my times... congrats to you...make sure you rest and stretch to speed up the healing/recovering. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

10-27-2008, 10:21 AM	#20
TOB9595 Managing the UnManageable Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Central NJ Posts: 452 Trading: (12)	Re: My First Marathon Congratulations!!! KUDOS to you for completing so VERY well. Tom