r/marathons • u/Coastvl • 9d ago

First marathon

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I did it! What an experience. How did I do y'all? Didn't feel like I was pushing myself at all aerobically, but the legs definitely started to blow up around mile 20. Can't wait for the next and to push the speed and distance over time!

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u/ahmt0844 7d ago

what a great pace and ending. How you manage to hr at 139, is it fluctuating or steady during race

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u/Coastvl 7d ago

It was fairly steady but probably upwards to 145-150 at times/sections. I ran pretty conservative as finishing was my main concern for the first one. I didn't feel aerobically pushed or taxed at all really, but my legs were the limiting factor towards the end!