Finishing what I started

I could probably write a book on all the things that I felt and thought about running my first marathon but I decided that sharing my live twitter log that I sent on my phone during my run would be a great way to share some of the actual experience with you. Maybe later I’ll get to writing more about it. For now, just know that each one of you that helped in supporting me on my run have my sincerest gratitude. Thank you.

Of all my updates from my phone I have a favorite. It’s this twitter from when I took the virtual lead in the marathon in this post:

“Just passed leader of marathon at just over 11 miles 07:40 AM February 18, 2007″

Just to clarify, the leader of the race was passing me going the other way. My family told me after the run that they were laughing pretty hard when they read that one! I ended up getting less than two hours sleep on the eve of my run and I’m pretty proud of myself for finishing given that I had a cold. I believe this marathon will be the first of many more to come!

Begin twitter log:

Now how to get to sleep? 10:43 PM February 17, 2007

Up and at ‘em – carbing up 04:05 AM February 18, 2007

At the start line – as many port-o-lets as an outdoor concert and lines just as long! 05:44 AM February 18, 2007

In the gates! 05:59 AM February 18, 2007

We’re off! 06:07 AM February 18, 2007

Passing hojo’s on a1a and now 9th st 06:41 AM February 18, 2007

Sunrise blvd 06:41 AM February 18, 2007

@family I love u! Thank you .shit eating grin on my face at ne 16th 06:47 AM February 18, 2007

At oakland pk blvd 06:58 AM February 18, 2007

Half marothon trnd off just a little while ago. Full bore only now – foot traffic light now 07:04 AM February 18, 2007

10 miles 07:30 AM February 18, 2007

@shan getaway at se 8th:36 AM February 18, 2007

Just passed leader of marathon at just over 11 miles 07:40 AM February 18, 2007

Mile 13 @ shan with Mary now rain just started 07:54 AM February 18, 2007

16 cold wet struggle now 08:22 AM February 18, 2007

@ Lorrnz Jr. – 8 to go – let us ru n togwther now with wings on our feet! 08:41 AM February 18, 2007

Arms numb need to walk now a bit gather myself for finish – circulation in arms careful now goal is 2 finish 09:02 AM February 18, 2007

Ok arms starting to feel again – just beyond 20 mile mrk – they gave out energel @ 20 – beauty! Time to run this one out – love u Shan 09:11 AM February 18, 2007

Running with E – my man of strength thx for J-z 09:22 AM February 18, 2007

23 miles now so many pains and cramps – wow! 09:44 AM February 18,:55 AM February 18, 2007

Gotta stretcher 4 me Shan, I am at 25. 10:08 AM February 18, 2007

All finished at around 4 hrs 15 10:40 AM February 18, 2007

Feeling so much better now post marathon-+8 hours after. walking the dogs to stretch out the pummeled muscles 07:46 PM February 18, 2007

Pictures from the run: on Flickr here – is this first “Twittered” Marathon? 09:22 PM February 18, 2007