Sunday, November 05, 2006

I'm not dead.

Phew.

Finished the marathon in 3:45.

I'm really happy with the fact that I had negative splits every 5k from start to finish... I ended the race at a pace over a minute-per-mile faster than I started. And I finished at a full-on sprint. Sometimes, I doubt my own sanity.

Rock. Fucking. On.

Going to sleep now. My calves are *killing* me.

Love to all. Even you, the people who STOPPED on the finish mats.

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

You Finished... That was a goal, was it not? That was quite a journey for you. You have achieved a new level in your sobriety, remember that.

Armstrong did his best at 2:59:36

So I think you did well. I don't know if I could run a marathon. So much to ponder on...

Jeremy

Anonymous said...

Really good!! Congrats!

Anonymous said...

You legend Rich!

Julie said...

Awesome!! Congratulations! :)

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Vinny said...

Insane! Amazing! Spectacular!

I would be dead right now, so love to you, the one through whom we live vicariously.

Panthergirl said...

Congratulations!!!! Wow, that's terrific!

I want to walk the marathon. I applied a few years ago but my number wasn't pulled (I was walking 12 miles every Sunday and several miles during the week).

I think you've inspired me to try again!

Lisa said...

wow! To both finish and not be dead? That's freakin awesome, dude. Congrats! We're proud!

Anonymous said...

3:45???? That's fucking AMAZING, dude! My hubby is duly impressed/jealous. (His finishing time two years ago was over 5, disappointing him to no end...)

Anonymous said...

...and nice biceps to boot.

Anonymous said...

Awesome!!! Congratulations!

Did you hear? Lance Armstrong said it was the most physical thing he has ever done? (hee hee I say to my cycling husband)

ITS said...

Yeap, what everybody else said!

You DA man!

Anonymous said...

You.

Kick.

Ass.

GO RICHIE GO Indeed!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, I am so proud of you. Way to go!!!
Judi

shqipo said...

I'm glad I can now brag that I "know" someone who ran and finished the NY Marathon - in good time as well!

Anonymous said...

A friend of mine ran it in 3h59... You beat him! :P

Anonymous said...

Rock on! I can't even watch the NYC Marathon in 3:45!

Al said...

Dude, CONGRATS!!!! That's a great time!

Chickie said...

Congratulations!!!