MEC 7, Marathon 42.2 kms, Oct 2017. La Gran Banana !!
I have always been curious how would it feel to race a marathon without specific training. Not that I don’t run everyday, but I wasn’t training for this race specifically. After my May 2017 Marathon, where I clocked 2:59:45 I have been wondering what would it feel to break 3 hours once again. It wasn't the case this past Saturday, but it was a good mental run. I had a free entry from last year's race when I came 3rd, and I didn't want to waste it.. after all, free entry is free entry. With Maria and the kids keen on going on the road as a support crew, I decided it would be a good idea to race again. I had the usual for breakfast, oatmeal and a waffle with peanut butter and bananas, an extra large coffee and water. I was at the start at around 8:00am, but the race wasn't until 9:00am, so sat on the car to stay warm since the temperature was -9c burrrr @#$% Just 10 minutes before 9:00, I headed out to the start and lined up for the start. I started and for the first...