Full/ultra marathon #35 is now in the books. Registered for the Dallas Marathon 5 weeks ago. It was about 3 weeks ago that I experienced pain in my left knee. Fearing runner's knee, which I experienced 6 or 7 years ago, I saw a sports medicine doctor who was not convinced it was runner's knee. He recommended physiotherapy. Surprisingly, my physiotherapist said 99% of the knee issues are due to the feet. She gave me 2 exercises.
Arrived in Dallas Saturday morning. Stayed at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, which was a 10 minute walk to the expo to pick up bib and tech shirt. At the expo, purchased a greeting card that read: "You know you're a Runner when...the first question you ask the doctor is, 'How soon can I run again?'" So true!
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Entering Dallas Marathon expo at the Dallas Convention Centre. |
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What timing and coincidence! 3 running celebrities: Meb, Ryan, and Denna |
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With US Olympian, Ryan Hall. Pleasure to meet him (having read lots about his running in the Runner's World) |
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With 2014 Boston Marathon winner, Meb Keflezighi |
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With 2005 Chicago Marathon winner, Denna Kastor. Watched her in Spirit of the Marathon video. |
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Autographed bib from Meb, Deena, and Ryan |
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Tech shirt: Front (red flying horse) |
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Tech shirt: Back
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Start line organized into 3 corrals. Light rain and 55F. |
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Warmed up the legs. Waiting for corral C to start. |
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Getting ready for the start! |
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Dallas City Hall |
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Rain! First marathon that it rained. Needed to be careful not to trip. |
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Oh great - train. Fortunately, there was no train and a state trooper held the gate for the runners to cross. Impressive. |
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Christmas decorations. |
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Reached 5 K. Each mile was identified and every 5 K. |
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Was surprised to see sign "Gun-free zone". Prior, the school sign said this is the best school in USA. |
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Texas Rangers baseball mascot? |
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Still fall colours |
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4-legged canine spectator! |
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6 miles |
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10 K |
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Wow! |
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7 miles |
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Approaching "cheer party with FC Dallas" |
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More entertainment |
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Uphill. |
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Full and half marathon now diverges. |
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I found the 2nd half of the route scenic. |
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Steep uphill walk. |
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Another steep hill - this one is worse |
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Fluid stations every couple of Ks. Not easy to stand in the rain and cool weather. |
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This is a great sign. Pleased the spectator allowed me to photograph him. |
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Entering White Rock Park |
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Nice view of the waterfront. |
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14 miles |
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15 miles |
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Check points along the route. |
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16 miles. Nice view. |
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Nice view. |
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I signed the sign - however couldn't find where I signed my name. |
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This is cool! |
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24 mil |
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Nearing finish line. Can see Reunion Tower in the background |
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In process of purchasing this electronic photo - want race logo and time on it. |
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Yeah! Reached the finish line. |
Gun time = 6:35:52
Chip time = 6:09:12
Overall = 2610
Gender = 1667
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Finisher's medal |
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Bud wearing the finisher's medal. |
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