Baden Marathon 2005: Kilometer 20
 

I crossed the 20K marker in around 1:47:30, a pace of 5:18/K (8:32/M) – way too fast. I was starting to feel this too, I tried slowing down some. Anyway at the 20K point was another service area, I grabbed another sports drink and ate a piece of banana.The streets were really filled with people here, it was great. We even had a colorful band providing some motivation. Later I found out this group is part of a Fasching club (carnival club).

The half-marathon runners were really starting to whiz by at this time, they were almost finished! For some odd reason I had a strong urge to finish too, totally negative thinking on my part. Not good. The crowd did make it any easier, they were doing their best to spur us on. Man, what a feeling!!