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Photo taken by the race photographers – Running with joy next to the guy in red over the Tower Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

After the London marathon<\/a> got canceled twice last year due to the pandemic, I finally had the opportunity to run my fourth world marathon in person on Oct. 3rd. Not only did I take part in the largest marathon in the world with about 60,000 in-person and virtual participants, but I also rejoiced being cheered on by the best, most supportive, and loudest spectators in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a competitive runner who strives to earn my six-star coveted medal by running all the six world marathons, getting accepted into the London marathon was a dream come true! To my surprise, the times I ran during the Chicago and New York City marathons that I completed in 2018, had earned me an invitation to participate in the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships<\/a>. Knowing how hard it was to get into London marathon, I jumped at the unbelievable occasion. I felt honored and extremely fortunate to get invited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anticipation was high. Elations and emotions. Trials and tribulations. A solo international travel to Europe during a pandemic fully vaccinated but still masked and cautious.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The start of the marathon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

After a well-organized packet pick-up on Friday two days before the marathon, I rested all day on Saturday to have fresh legs on Sunday. Luckily, it was a rainy day, which made it easy to stay warm under the covers, reading The Daily Telegraph<\/a> newspaper that I picked up that morning at The Waitrose<\/a> neighborhood market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The morning of the marathon, we were blessed with no rain, clouds covering the sun in gray wisps of wonder, and a staggered start of our marathon due to Covid restrictions. Like most of the runners, I took the tube following crowds of excited and masked runners. I immediately became friends with a couple from Florida. We stuck together, as we had the same corral and start time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thing I saw, as we got off at Blackheath<\/a>, an area of South East London<\/a>, England<\/a>, straddling the border of the Royal Borough of Greenwich<\/a> and the London Borough of Lewisham<\/a> was a church built out of solid rock greeting all of us runners. I felt piety and serenity envelop me warmer than my jacket that I was planning to dispose of on the course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo taken by Carmen Micsa. All Saints\u2019 Church in Blackheath Common, London Borough of Lewisham<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

To me, this was a great sign, as I always say prayers before each race and ask God to guide my steps during each mile all the way to the finish line. I also feel at peace, knowing that my dear father will watch over me from heaven, helping me when I need him most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My new friends and I checked in, showing proof of our negative Covid tests (I had to test negative four times during my 10-day London trip), after which we lined up to the portaloos, The British word for porta-potties. The wide-screen TV showed images of regular runners like us, as well as the elite runners warming up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo taken by Carmen Micsa. The wheelchair runners getting ready to start the London marathon.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We hung around for about an hour before our wave started, which gave me plenty of time to use the bathrooms, but it also made me stand instead of resting my legs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Selfie taken by Carmen Micsa. My new runner friends and I found Robert Wang. He is gracious to keep us all informed on the World Marathon Majors Challenge. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Running the streets of London<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Around 9:40 a.m. we did a short walk to our designated start line\u200a\u2014\u200athere were multiple starting lines, but only one finish line, and off we went. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My goal was to run the first three miles at an 8-minute pace, or so, which due to the many runners on the course worked. We ran through Charlton and Woolwich for those miles and the crowds were already cheering on us. After mile three, I tried to pick up the pace, but by the time we merged with the other runners, there was barely any room to run around people. I decided not to weave in and to wait a little more till the 10K point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo taken by the race photographers. Running through Cutty Sark by this ship<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I remember thinking during the marathon how strange it was that we were running by a ship and that I wanted to find out more about this since I love to research and learn, or what my kids call me \u201cbeing curious Mom who strikes again.\u201d From what I read, Cutty Sark<\/a> was a British clipper ship, one of the last and fastest tea clippers to be built that now sits on the dry dock in Greenwich for public display. What a treat to run through history and be surrounded by indelible sights and architecture! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I started to run at a 9-minute pace and relaxed into it, realizing how blessed I was to be there\u200a\u2014\u200arunning through historical neighborhoods and relishing the sights and sounds of London that had already stolen my heart from the first day I lay sight on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second half of the marathon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before I knew it, I was crossing over the River Thames<\/a> and running across Tower Bridge. This was already about the half marathon point. I was mesmerized by the energy of the runners around me, and especially the spectators who were treating us like superstars. The only world marathon that comes close to London in terms of spectators\u2019 density and support is New York City marathon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo taken by the race photographers. At this point, I felt like crying with joy and gratitude for running, for being alive, and moving.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Photo taken by the race photographers. I am smiling and running sandwiched between runners. The spectators were three rows deep. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I could not help smiling and taking in the sights and the spectators. The volume was perfect. I felt exhilaration at every step and turn. My body did not want to move at the planned 7:50 pace, but I felt amazing and did not want to break this running spell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything was magical and magnificent. My heart glowed with gratitude. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Miles 20 to the finish line<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For some reason, I felt that I was covering London so quickly. I wasn\u2019t even looking for mile markers, or for the dreaded 20-mile wall. As I ran along Tower Hill and Victoria Embarkment Parliament Square, I continued to be amazed by the crowds who had huge balloons arrangements representing various charities, such as ovarian cancer, Parkinsons’ disease, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also started to take more Buxton natural mineral water bottles offered to us on the course. As London is such an environmentally friendly city even the water bottles are made from 100 percent recycled material and are 100 percent recyclable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo taken by Carmen Micsa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I also started to thank the Londoners for their incredible support by shouting: \u201cI love you, London.\u201d <\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The crowds went wild for me, which made me float through the streets of London elated and energized. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I kept running relaxed, keeping a steady 9-minute pace, for I realized that I would finish my fourth world marathon in under 4 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I came around the final corner in front of Buckingham palace<\/a>, I picked up my pace and ran in the 8s. I kept raising my index finger to declare my love to the spectators that kept screaming: \u201cway to go!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were jazzed up for me, and I kept on running strong all the way past the finish line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo taken by the race photographers. Electrifying finish and backdrop. I was all pumped up, as you can tell! <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Photo taken by the race photographers. Crying with joy past the finish line <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The gentleman in blue next to me was so nice. He asked me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy are you crying? You finished so strong!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m crying with joy,\u201d I replied. \u201cI cry at the end of each marathon,\u201d I continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crying is so cathartic at the end of a marathon, and running all the 26.2 miles cleanses my soul and heart. The tears just trickled down my cheeks and I let them roll, as I crossed the finish line of the London marathon and started to stroll to the bag check area. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My awesome friend and Arete teammate Katie Koning ran into each other on the course and at the finish line. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We both have competed in the Wanda World Age Championships, so we got two shiny medals to display. We also finished super close to each other and shared impressions of our races while taking in the vibrant atmosphere of the finish line\u200a\u2014\u200abeing surrounded by London\u2019s old, beautiful, and well-kept buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the big highlights of the London marathon: having the honor to see Shalane Flanagan blaze off on the other side of the road. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And were there any moments of doubts and physical challenge? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes! The last 10 miles of the marathon got pretty warm (I ended up drinking close to two liters of water) and blood came through my right shoe, as my toes bled towards the end squished by the Nike Vaporfly shoes, which I will not wear again in marathons, but these small challenges never stopped my eternal smiles through all the London miles. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wishing you all to run the London marathon with joy, gratitude, and no bloody toes unless you\u2019re a savage ninja like me, my nickname in the Sacramento running community and my Arete women only running club<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more inspiration on how to let \u201cAIR,\u201d which stands for adaptation, inspiration, and resilience guide and uplift you during these uncertain and crazy times, please consider buying my print edition or e-book\u00a0The PR- The Poetics of Running, A Book of Poetry in Motion<\/a>\u00a0on Amazon, or buy it straight from my blog by clicking on my books link, which will take you to Amazon. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book is going to\u00a0Girls on the Run Sacramento<\/a>\u00a0chapter organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more info on running and real estate, whether buying or selling, please e-mail me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com, or call me at 916-342-2446. Also mention this blog and receive a great offer whether buying (credit for closing costs) or selling (commission discount). Running for real estate with joy!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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