I'm the MIP!

Most Improved Player!

I finished the marathon at the ridiculously slow time of 4:45. A vast improvement over my glacially slow time of 5:15, making me the MIP!
I credit Team dlm! (Steve, Mai-Britt and Bertil.)
Those Swedes really know how to support their atheletes!

Chuck was still the MVP, turning in his second sub 4 hour time.
Gina wasted precious water, electrolytes, and energy crying the last five miles and lost a minute or two.


Before:

After:


I was just glad to finish, honestly. Since I hadn't been able to complete a run over 15 miles in training, the finish line was not a forgone conclusion.
I still walked a bit but overall kept myself going.
Decided the night before on a risky stategy- no gel or energy drink, just water.
Besides a small side stitch between miles 13 and 18, I felt ok.
The last five were a struggle, I was just trying to stay ahead of the grandma right behind me. I had such a bright shirt on that I was forced to run the entire last mile cos I knew everyone could see me from the finish line.
So happy it was over I almost started crying myself!