I started with the early runners at 6am. I mostly followed other runners with lights the first couple miles because it was so dark and so hard to see. All 50+ of us early runners ended up running too far in one direction between miles 1-2. (The turn around person wasn't there yet) Because of this my watch was a half mile and eventually a full mile off for the rest of the Marathon.
I'm a slow runner so when I crossed the finish line there was no food or water bottles left. Knowing that this happens with slower runners, I had packed snacks in my drop bag. After running 6 hours- you need to eat!

I crossed the finish line at 27.4 miles

There was no disappointment when I crossed the finish line. Exhausted and happy, tired tears. MARATHONER!