After hurting my back on monday, I wasnt even sure if i could do a marathon. 2 chiropratic txs, one massage, and having my back KT taped up the day before, I decided to try it.
first 8 miles (I didnt want to push it, I didnt even know if I could finish) ran with courtney. we kept about a 810 pace. after that, i decided i could run, but i still didnt want to kill myself. next 8 miles i ran (uphill) about a 820 pace. Last 10 miles i ran about a 800 pace. I had to slow way down on the downhill, i felt jolted in my back during that part. Other than that it was ok...
Crossed the finish like 13 seconds slower than last yr! I was very happy. My back however, feels on the fritz...but it was nice to know I did about the same with an injury....which makes me hopeful!
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