After a summer of training, 100 consecutive runs and 6 weeks of tapering I finally got to cross fall marathon off the list.
4.41 an 11 minute PB!
Which I am really happy with, it wasn't the 4.30 I was hoping for 3 weeks ago, but it was a great marathon and a fabulous run.
I really can not say enough wonderful things about Grand Rapids. This is by far the best race I have ever done. The organization was impeciable. They thought of everything. Including but not limited too ....
GU in various flavours given out at 4 waterstops
More water and gatorade than we could use (even if we wanted to pour it over our heads)
Oreo cookies, gummy bears and pretezels at waterstops after 12 miles
Only 7 miles of road running, the rest was on park paths.
Free showers and towels at the YMCA afterwards
Post race food, fruit, cookies, bagels, yogurt, cheese, granola bars, rice crispy squares, hot dogs, chilli and beer!
My favourite thing, the celebrity pace teams. They were funny, supportive and told great politically incorrect stories. On the back of their pace shirts it said ... it you are not happy with my pacing please call 1 800 GRM 2007 ... it still makes me giggle.
Full report with all the dets, tomorrow!
WOOHOO! Congrats on the new PR!
Congrats, and how cool is the PR?
Ali, what a fall you've had. Cannot wait to see what else you do.
Way to go, Ali!!! And it sounds like a fun race. I might have to put it on my "must run" for next year...
Yay! They can't keep you down!
PS I don't think I'm crazy ~ does your avitar there in the side bar not look distinctly Tori Spelling-ish?!?
Oh Ali, I'm just thrilled for you! Good for you!!!
Woohoo sista!!! That is awesome! and wow sounds like a fabulous supported race! go figure.
bah to chi-town! ;o)
Well done! That's great. An 11 second PB? Minute? Looks like you won't be needing to call that 1 800 number :)
Congratulations on a new PB, you rock!
Awesome! Can't wait for the full report.
Congrats on the PB, and on an enjoyable marathon!
Awesome! You've almost convinced me to sign up for this race!
Wow, that sounds great! Congrats on your awesome time!!!!
WooHoo!! Congrats on PR!
You had me at gummy bears
Kudos !!! Way to go!!! Big Congratulations!!! Hmmm.. *hollering at my wife* "Where's the Oreo ???"
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH - congrats!!!!
Don't forget the pics with the details :)
Congratulations on your PB.
AWESOME!! Congrats!
What a great time! Congrats!!!! (I'm finally catching up on my blog reading, sorry!)