So I haven't run a straight marathon for over 15 years and my personal best was off the bike in an ironman triathlon. This race I had set up to finally change that and establish a PB worthy of the athlete I believe I am. So almost exactly 3 hours and 30 minutes after the starting gun went I crossed the line a very satisfied athlete, goal achieved! Read more about my experience at:
https://triathleteted.com/2016/08/22/so-i-ran-a-marathon/