First three Ks about 4.00/min, then 3.40-3.50/km solo run until 27K and 12th position when I started to feel very ill. Felt like I wanted to vomit or something. I thought I was out of energy but no. Energy gel made it worse. Somewhere around 31K or 32K I stopped running. Just poured water over. If it would not have been for Boston qualifier and to get my clothes from the Stadium, I would have quitted. Walked and jogged to a 3.07 finish. 5K splits 19.20, 18.54, 19.03, 18.29, 18.52, 21.04, 26.11, 30.34, and 14.33 for the last 2.2K. First half 1.20.07, second 1.47…
I am only wondering what was the reason for the meltdown. Too much energy drinks, too fast first half, too much sunshine, or everything combined? It was not the legs, though they started to send warning signals after the half point. Zoom Marathoners appeared to be a bit short of appropriate cushion for a full asphalt marathon.