Grandmas house is the best possible place to be for pre-race carb loading- cinnamon rolls, pasta, pancakes, you name it, she'll make it. Here she is with Liam cheering, just when I needed her, at mile 21.5.
Not all marathons are created equal. Some are harder than others, and the Fairbanks Equinox Marathon is a beast. The race directors claim that it is rated the second hardest marathon in the U.S. I didn't know this when I signed up for it online. In fact I didn't know this until 4 days before the race, when I got into Fairbanks and was told by several people that I would be running up a mountain and tackling nearly 4,000 feet in total elevation gain.
My legs were dying by mile ten but the beautiful vista made everything enjoyable. The race was large with nearly 900 registrants. I finished 21st of 300 women overall and 8th in my age group (under age 30)out of 70.
5 comments:
WOW! is all I can say. I'm speechless. You do amazing things, Dani. Congratulations on another successful marathon. Sounds like your trip to Alaska was very eventful. Those pictures were beautiful. Glad you all had a great time.
That looks like a gorgeous run. Way to go!
Good job, Dani! You're an amazing runner. I think the Olympics are just around the corner for you.
Dani rocks! So much strength, determination and fortitude. I am so proud of you.
Love, Mark
And you didn't even mention the Bee sting! Way to go Dan! I miss Liam. He needs to come visit his favorite cousin more often! :)
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