Mile 20

[lukacseven]

Too soon to start the speculation as to what the "spectacular surprise" at mile 20 will be???

 

[Mad Stitch]

It’s never too early for speculation. That why we’re here.

This intrigues me. What kind of surprise could they have that wouldn’t impede the progress of the runners? An A list singer/band maybe?

 

[Ariel484]

Of course not!

My first thought was some super-rare character...but I really have no idea what they think is "spectacular" enough to warrant mention in their new ad. But I'm looking forward to finding out!

 

[Texas84]

Good idea to put something special at 20. That's where I stop caring. :lol:

 

[JillC LI]

Good idea to put something special at 20. That's where I stop caring. :lol:

Good point. When I ran the NY marathon, I hit the wall just before mile 20. I kept running, but I wound up going deep inside myself and did not see or hear anything that was going on around me until about mile 23. It was like I was running in a bubble. As a result, I have absolutely no recollection of running through any of the Bronx.

 

[Texas84]

Good point. When I ran the NY marathon, I hit the wall just before mile 20. I kept running, but I wound up going deep inside myself and did not see or hear anything that was going on around me until about mile 23. It was like I was running in a bubble. As a result, I have absolutely no recollection of running through any of the Bronx.

But seriously, I was suffering near the end of my first half ever on Marathon weekend. As I approached Epcot I turned a corner and saw Off Kilter on stage! Believe me, it helped a bunch and I finished strong. So something special at mile 20 is a great idea.

 

[joel_maxwell]

Good idea to put something special at 20. That's where I stop caring. :lol:

:lol: :lol:

Good point. When I ran the NY marathon, I hit the wall just before mile 20. I kept running, but I wound up going deep inside myself and did not see or hear anything that was going on around me until about mile 23. It was like I was running in a bubble. As a result, I have absolutely no recollection of running through any of the Bronx.

I have never hit the wall. I have always taken in nutrition from the first 40 minutes on and never had a problem. With that said, I really dont know if I hit the wall in Nashville or not. Same plan as always, but it was so hot, I dont know if it was just exhaustion or hitting the wall. I think I started off to fast that day and wasnt in good enough shape for that pace.

That is crazy thought Jill... you not remembering the last 10K. I would chalk this up as your body naturally blocking out bad parts of experiences (which I think happens), but I think in this case, you might have gotten in such a zone.... you lowered you mental senses and you actually dont recall it.