First ever Marathon after 3 years plus of training.
I may be fully 'prepared' for its difficulty, particularly after 30km, however, the real experience is completely different. It is way harder than I anticipated.
My initial plan is 6.24/km for first 30km and 7.22/km for final 12km.
I managed to keep in pace for the first 25km, then drop to around 6.50/km for the next 5km. After 30km is quite disaster. I run/walk most of the way.
Final result is 4hour 48min vs initial target of 4hour 43min.
Now I am not sure if 4 hour 30min is achievable in Std Chart. Perhaps I should change to 4hour 43min.
Experience with photo:-
Pre-race. Arrive early. Stomach-ace (not sure if it is stress or just bad food)
Race start at 3:45am Sharp. Fully Focus.
At around 11km mark. Condition:- Energetic & Happy.
11km Bridge. Run ahead of the Pacer so I can take more photo.
Feeling good at this point.
Around 35km mark. Fatigue and struggle.
Around 37km mark. Pain.
Around 38km. Its all mental now.
Around 39km. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Around 40km.
42.5km- Finishing Line.
The Marathoners. First Marathon for YY too.
The Medal.
PB for Wei Bing
Photo after break- Its a genuine experience
Rank 370 overall and 139 in Veteran Category. Total participant = 1200.
And.... Rank 30 in Men Veteran Cruise Category. Sounds better if we really break it down.
This is the outcome- Garmin Badge & RQ Condition
