u/Fast-Feeling1927

Ran my first marathon 2 days ago in Belfast.. was so nervous, and had no idea what my goal should be. Ran it in 3:53:32 - I stopped during the last mile to help someone who was on the ground so that mile averaged 10:21. Final sprint to the end was 7:42 pace.

Paces were around 8:50-8:35 throughout until mile 24 and 25 which were 9:15/20

Found the last 5k tough but not too bad. I think I probably could have gone a bit faster but not sure I would have enjoyed the experience as much if I did try to push it.

What a day and what an experience. I’m hooked!