Disney Marathon

So Sunday was my second marathon. The second marathon is an interesting marathon because you know how far it is and how stupid it is to run that far, but yet lack many of the skills that make veteran's run so much easier. So I went to Florida on Wen after for four days proceded to walk Disney World numerous times, putting in many miles on my feet. This I knew was not a good idea but I didn't have a choice to get to see the park and run the race any other way since school started. So I didn't and would see what the consequences would be. So Saturday I got to bed about 10-11 o'clock and 3am came really early, but I got out of bed with out to much of a struggle and made my way to the start. It was dark and a little warm and humid that morning, a lot of people were complaining about it, since they were from up north, but being from texas it wasn't all that bad. However, it was not ideal running weather. So the gun went off with its normal excitement. The road was packed and was hard to get into a good pace, but by 2.5 I had settled into a pace, found a person who was going to run about the speed as me so we talked and ran. I was holding my 4 hour pace all the way till mile 15 where the previous days walking finally caught up and I could run no more. So for the next 11 miles I walked and ran. I had two GI problems that I had to take care of. However my nutrition was fine, I had no cramps and felt good other than my feet the whole time. My legs started to get a little tired towards the end but not bad, BioFreeze is wonderful at helping tired legs, it is a gel that you rub on and it is like BenGay on steriods. So I finished the race in 4:45 a little slower than last years but not bad, since this is a slow race anyways. Through out the course there was many spectators and Disney characters. It is nice to be running and say hey there is Belle oh and Jasmine, Look there goes Mickey. That really took away the monotony. So two days after I feel fine I am a little tired and sore but not bad I can walk up and down stairs and even do a lite jog with out to many issues. It was a lot of fun and a highly recommened running in the most magical place on earth.