1st Barefoot Marathon - Done

rickwhitelaw · Oct 6, 2012

I completed the St. George Marathon in Utah today. I accomplished my goals of running it barefoot and finishing with no knee pain. I did have some problems, but no injuries, so I consider it a success. Rough conditions, a downhill course, heat at the end, and cramping led to a 5:39 finish time. Definitely things to work on before the next one. Again thanks to the BRS for making these goals happen.

The poster my wife and girls made for me.

Rick W.

rickwhitelaw · Oct 6, 2012

Dang that picture is big. Help Tristan.

Barefoot YOW · Oct 6, 2012

Congrats Rick. Proud of you for getting through the marathon. I admire those that finish a tough run. Love the poster... that must have given you a boost when you saw it.

JosephTree · Oct 6, 2012

Well done! They're all downhill from here!

Lomad · Oct 6, 2012

Nicely done, Rick!

dutchie53 · Oct 6, 2012

Well done Rick, sounds and looks like your family is proud of you. Hope your aches and pains tomorrow won't be too bad.

DNEchris · Oct 6, 2012

Congratulations! Rest up and take it easy!

rickwhitelaw · Oct 6, 2012

Barefoot YOW said:
Congrats Rick. Proud of you for getting through the marathon. I admire those that finish a tough run. Love the poster... that must have given you a boost when you saw it.

The poster was great, but seeing my girls and wife at mile 24 was the real boost.

NickW · Oct 6, 2012

Awesome! Well done Rick!

Barefooting Bob · Oct 6, 2012

That is awesome, congrats on a great run.

Lomad · Oct 6, 2012

rickwhitelaw said:
The poster was great, but seeing my girls and wife at mile 24 was the real boost.

Wait; did you run barefoot or ride a tauntaun?

I keed, I keed! Great to have awesome family support like that!

ThomDavid · Oct 6, 2012

Congratulations, Rick! Major milestone for you, good inspiration for the rest of us! Carlsbad awaits, and I think heat wont be an issue then, just cool ocean breezes. Good on you!