Running The Marine Corps Marathon 10/31

[sweetfreak]

So I am running in the Marine Corps Marathon this Sunday...my first!

Am very excited and know that after four hours of running, I am going to need some good grub after the race.

Where can I go for a great post-race meal? DC would be preferable. Also, it probably won't be until about 3pm assuming I am going to go home to shower, etc.

Nothing fancy, please. Casual is better.

[mnebergall]

So I am running in the Marine Corps Marathon this Sunday...my first!

Am very excited and know that after four hours of running, I am going to need some good grub after the race.

Where can I go for a great post-race meal?  DC would be preferable.  Also, it probably won't be until about 3pm assuming I am going to go home to shower, etc.

Nothing fancy, please.  Casual is better.

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Ray's the Steaks?

[morela]

Nah, Ray's the Steaks would shock the body. Have, like, tapas and lots of booze (later). You'll need to boost you blood sugar level, and some sodium and potassium (and CARBS) might help too.

Maybe a little pizza after a gatorade, bananas and goo. Then a booze to celebrate your great accomplishment. Then sleep of the wicked. Zzzz

Maybe something along the lines of Jaleo. Start with huevos.

GOOD LUCK!!!

http://forums.runnersworld.com/thread.jspa...4273&tstart=135

(there's the skinny)

Edited October 27, 2004 by morela (log)

[fero style]

there is that crepes place on the wisconsin avenue , what was the name ? very hard to remember for me right now , but very good crepes and lots of choices.

maybe cafe bonaparte ???

[eunny jang]

GOOD LUCK!

We'll be there, cheering people on at the finish line. I'll second morela and say that lingering over a double order of patatas bravas and a tortilla at Jaleo would be brilliant.

[iamthestretch]

How did it go? Did you beat Oprah?

[sweetfreak]

I did it! (And yes, I did beat Oprah!).

It was a crazy 1st marathon experience what with the heat, the intense sun, and people dropping like flies everywhere.

At Mile 11, I took off my dri-fit t-shirt and threw it in a trash can on the Mall because I was so hot. I re-pinned my number onto my sports bra.

I ran in about 4:07, though, a time I am quite proud of.

As for the post-race meal, for some reason, I just wanted Houston's. I needed a lot of food, and I needed it NOW! So, we ordered spinach dip, Biltmore chicken sandwiches and fries AND a brownie sundae for dessert. Oh, and about 8 refills of water.

[razzar]

Congratulations on finishing and in such a respectable time too.

That is an accomplishment you can be proud of.

[JennyUptown]

BIG-TIME CONGRATS!

[LBNoble]

Sweetfreak,

You'll be 'feeding' on your success long after the postrace meal-congratulations & way to go!-you've inspired me to get out & move my rump, maybe next year...anyway, enjoy your finishing bliss...