Traverse City Bayshore Mararthon

Laura and I ventured up to Traverse City on May 23, 2008 so that I could run my first marathon. The morning of the race was perfect. The weather was around 48 degrees and sunny. The race started at 7:30 am at the local high school. The course went up the bay along the water 13.1 miles and then would turn around and head back. I really enjoyed the first 18 miles. The last 8 miles were brutal as my left knee was in pain. If I was out on any old run I would have stop and called it a day. But this was my 1st marathon and I had to push it. I finished in 4:20 which I was OK with. Laura ran the last 200 yards with me to the finish line which made me proud. I had nothing left. I was totally depleted. Laura was my "pit crew" as she met me at miles 7 and 19. I love you babe! Afterwards I swore up and down I will never do this again. It is now 2 weeks later and I can finally run again with no pain in my knee. Will I ever run another marathon??