2:21:39h …

September 21, 2009

… was the time of my 3rd marathon. I’m glad I had a night between the race and this post, because yesterday I was really disappointed that I didn’t run under 2:20h. However, most of the runners ran under their normal possibilities, so the heat was definitely a factor – a factor that I could not influence. Otherwise, everything was perfect organised: Elite athlete hotel, transportation to the start, bottles, etc.

Even if I was 20th place overall, 2nd German and set a new PB, I will most likely need another week or so find the positive aspects of this race. When you are training for (pretty much) one year and you don’t achieve the time you were aiming for on the most important day of the year, it’s difficult to be positive right away. However my fans, friends and supporters already gave me a good feedback and I want to thank everyone for the wishes, congratulations and encouragement!!!