Queen City Marathon V

Yesterday I completed my fourth marathon, completing the QCM in a time of 3 hrs and 34 mins which is a personal best for me. Even though my legs are stiff and sore now, I can't wait to do it again next year. Running is extremely addicting once you start getting into it. Throughout the 42.2 km, you have your moments where you feel invincible followed by moments where you are not sure if you can even finish due to various aches and pains. This year I hit a road block after 26 km when my left knee starting acting up on me and I got a sudden case of foot cramps. After trying to run on my bum knee for a bit I knew that if this pain continued I would not be able to even finish the race. However, I did a couple stretching exercises and walked for a minute or two and carried on. Somehow my knee felt fine again and I was able to carry on. My goal one day is to qualify for the Boston Marathon so I am trying to improve my time every year. Until I'm 34 I will have to finish at a time of 3 hrs and 10 mins or better so I have my work cut out for me. Even if it takes me until I'm 40 years old, I WIll make Boston some day.