Summary number of finishers: 2585
number of females: 1487
number of males: 1098
average time: 02:13:02
Laci Schrant
bib number: 4448
age: 25
gender: F
location: Kirksville, MO
overall place: 746 out of 2585
division place: 67 out of 368
gender place: 248 out of 1520
time: 1:57:20
pace: 8:58
gun time: 1:58:19
I was pretty happy with that for my first time!
The course was really beautiful. We started at Crown Center, ran around the Plaza, past the Liberty Memorial, through the Jazz district, and ended at the Freight House District right by Union Station. There were several fountains to look at, bands playing, and lots of people all along the course to cheer us on. It was really a neat experience. I had a great time.
As far as running the race, I started off with the 3:45 marathon pacer--these pacers are crazy, by the way. The are supposed to run the marathon in a specific amount of time and carry this stick that says their time on it for the entire run so others can follow them and get their pace. I don't know how anyone can do that, but anyway... So, the full-marathoners ran with us until mile 6. I felt really good and about mile 10, I was thinking maybe I could have tried the marathon. Not for long though, about 2 miles later I was wondering what had gotten in to me. I started to feel a little nauseous in my last mile, but I knew that I was so close, so I tired to pick up my pace as much as I could at that point. As I turned the last corner I saw Ben's mom and brother Danny and it gave me a burst of energy. Then as I came down the home stretch I spotted Ben, his other brother Tyler, and both of my parents. I was able to wave at them and finish up with a smile on my face. It was so nice to have people there to cheer me on! I really appreciated everyone coming out so early in the morning to see me run. After we finished we were given medals and some food to snack on. Unfortunately, my nausea came back as I tried to eat something and within 10 minutes of finishing I had to throw up. I know....kind of disgusting...sorry! But, the good news is that I felt so much better afterwards and was able to really enjoy the day. Sunday I was a little sore, but really, not too bad. So, now I can say I did it, I ran 13.1 miles, something I never, ever thought would be possible.
Here is a link to a few pictures from the race.
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8 comments:
Great Job Laci! 13.1 miles! You are a amazing!
Yeah for Laci! I knew it would be no problem for you. I'm glad that it was a good experience for you. You'll have to tell me more about it when I see you.
Wendy
Yeah Laci! You are my hero!
Wow. You are amazing! I cant even imagine running that long. You must feel so proud!!!!
I'm so happy for you, and you finished under your goal which is awesome. You should keep training and run a marathon and try and qualify for Boston, maybe we could then run it together!!! I'm starting to say it outloud so that I actually commit to doing it. You ROCK and you looked fab in your pictures. WAY TO GO!
Way to go Laci!! Tommy was pretty impressed with your time and I am just impressed that you did it!! Way to go girl!
AWESOME!!!!!! You inspire me! I think I would be left in the dust at the starting line. No, I know I would. You are amazing! You nearly took first too!! ;) Congratulations, you should feel so much satisfaction, confidence, and be so happy with yourself! Hooray for you!
AMAZING!! I can't even comprehend running that far!
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