Getting ready for the big run.I was
feeling damn nervous, being my first time running a marathon.Went to toilet, cleared my pee, and i was off.
The Run-Started off at 6am.Good start, nice cooling weather to run, LOTS OF ADRENALINE RUSH!I
flew past the first 15km without any problems,but
once i hit east coast park, i just died.The sun was up, the weather started to kill, and people were slowly giving up.The sight of people walking wasnt encouraging at all.
At 20km, i couldnt take it anymore.Every single step made my calf, thighs and hamstring cramp.
My foot felt like shit, my right knee was busted, and my left hamstring was about to tear.
For the rest of the marathon, i had to walk, run, walk run, walk run.
I needed some Deep Heat or Counter Pain BADLY.
But every first aid stop just didnt have anymore left.
Endured the fucking pain, and managed to get to the 35km mark.EVERYONE was walking by then.Some were even lying on the ground.
I knew i was almost there, just 7km more.
My mind wanted to carry on, but my body was telling me to just stop.
Walking and slow Jogs got me through to the 40km mark.THE PAIN WAS UNBEARABLE!Limping all the way to the 42km mark, where i started running for the last 195metres. HAHA!The feeling of being able to see the Finishing Line was AWESOME!I couldnt believe its over!!I took 6hours plus to complete it though.
But i didnt expect much as it was my first time running a marathon.
I definitely wont stop here, MORE MARATHONS FOR RAINER!
Family was there to welcome me back.Glad to be back Brother Dad and Mum Bernard