Post Lowenbrau Marathon: Rubberband Knees and Aching Feet

8:24 AM | Posted by Bri

6-28-10 7:07pm

Finally home and all finished with the Lowenbrau Medio-Marathon. Thank God.
The race went well, I ended up finishing at 2 hours and 14 minutes. Which is basically averaged as 10 minute miles which is pretty much what I expected of my turtle speed. The winners weren't even Dominicans, but Kenyans (in the DR?) and they crossed the finish line at my half way mark, which you can imagine was disheartening (they're done and I still have halfway to go!). But Aidan and I pretty much ran the entire thing until I got this weird adrenaline rush at 16 kilometers and plowed through everyone leaving Aidan behind. Then at about 19 kilometers I died and trotted slowly across the finish line. The race was so long and without an ipod I was bored out of my mind. But I did see experience interesting things along the way: I saw a disabled woman in a wheelchair crash as she soared down a hill (sad but interesting). I saw a lot of people running in funny and interesting ways (crazy swaying arms, a sort of fast-walk hop). I saw the winners cross the finish line (jerks). I got a medal and a shirt (awesome). Plus I got to get the runners experience with aching knees, cramps and knots. This was my first running race and may be my last (haha) because I feel like I may retire at least for a bit and find a pool. I'm no good at this running gig. Put me back in some water.

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3 Response to "Post Lowenbrau Marathon: Rubberband Knees and Aching Feet"

  1. Christine, on July 1, 2010 at 9:18 AM said:

    Hi

    My name is Christine Vera and Im going to DR August 19th. I was wondering if you could tell me a little bit about your training experience. I was unaware that i would be hopping around different places the 3 months of training. How was it that you got your house? B'c the book says that you have to find a place to live on your own. Also I was thinking of takign a internet card for my computer, do you think its worth it? (or do you use internet frequently)
    Sorry dont mean to ask so many quetsions. If you could aswer any of these you would be a great help.

    Thank You,
    Christine Vera

    You can e-mail me at verc0003@gmail.com

  2. Gabby, on July 10, 2010 at 9:59 PM said:

    Hi Bri,

    I also ran across your blog and I am staging the same time as Christine. I am from San Bernadino as well (Chino Hills). Any advice!? I know that seems broad but I have been reading around different peoples blogs trying to get some good advice before I leave. I do have a question about the internet/cell phones. Someone told me to bring a cell phone that uses a SIM card so that way I don't have to purchase one there...what do you think? Trying to figure out the best way to talk to my parents (they aren't too supportive about me leaving, so I told them I would at least try to find the best way to stay in contact). I also heard it is not uncommon to have internet on your phone. I have a ghetto phone here in the U.S. so I can't imagine that it would be somewhat nonchalant to have it there. Sounds like you are having a great time! Any random items that I should think about bringing that wasn't on the packing list!?

    Thanks for your help!
    Gabby Bashist
    bashi87@gmail.com

  3. Gabby, on July 14, 2010 at 9:43 PM said:

    o and another, maybe silly question. do you really wear pants to work? figured it would be reallllly humid.

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