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Message Category: New!: First-Timers/Wannabes
Topic: My greatest fear on race day
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FINISHER!
Runtex
5/17/11 10:52:46 AM ET

Congratulations Dave! You will never look at life quite the same after doing this. This accomplishment will also take a little time to soak in. It will grow on you. 6-9 months down the road in some quiet moment the thought will pop into your head "I finished a freaking marathon," and a little bit of the rush will return. As for your future racing plans, I tell people not to even think about their second marathon decision until at least the Thursday after the first one. The fact that you have a mental plan mapped out already strongly suggests that you're hooked. My suggestion would be to pick out a half marathon about two months from now that you'd like to do. That will help you maintain a little bit more focus and also help you avoid the "now what" letdown that some people experience. Congratulations again on a fantastic accomplishment. YOU ARE a marathoner.

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