The Journey to a Marathon PR: Overcoming Adversity

🏅Despite facing injury and pain, I push through to finish the marathon with a new personal record.

🏃‍♂️My training was going well until I started experiencing nagging pain in my upper hamstring and lower hip.

🎯I had set a goal to break the sub 2:30 barrier, but my injury prevented me from achieving it this time.

👨‍⚕️I tried various methods of recovery, including ice baths, massages, and compression, but nothing seemed to alleviate the pain.

🏆Although I didn't reach my ultimate goal, I am proud of my perseverance and determination to finish the race.

Did you reach your goal of breaking the sub 2:30 barrier?

—Unfortunately, due to my injury, I was unable to achieve my goal this time. However, I am determined to continue training and work towards it in the future.

How did you manage the pain during the race?

—I took ibuprofen during the race to help alleviate some of the pain. However, it didn't completely eliminate the discomfort I felt throughout the marathon.

What was the most challenging part of the race?

—The most challenging part was around mile 7 when I started feeling intense pain in my right leg. It was a constant struggle to push through and keep going.

How did you stay motivated during the race?

—Having the support of the crowd and knowing that I had trained so hard for this moment kept me motivated. I focused on my goal of finishing with a new PR.

What did you learn from this marathon experience?

—This experience taught me the importance of listening to my body and taking care of it during training. It also showed me the power of perseverance and determination in overcoming challenges.

00:26The marathon began well, with a strong training leading up to it.

01:30Around mile 7, I started feeling pain in my right leg, which progressively worsened.

07:22I pushed through the pain and managed to stay on top of my nutrition and hydration.

10:58I crossed the finish line with a time of 2:33:20, achieving a new PR.

12:36Despite not reaching my ultimate goal, I am proud of my perseverance and determination to finish the race.