It had been a joy .
I had worked hard and I had pushed my body harder than any prior marathon given the terrain and the weather ( marked by rain , 40 degree temps , and eventual 20 mph headwinds ) .
It had been a joy , but I had worked hard and I had pushed my body harder than any prior marathon given the terrain and the weather ( marked by rain , 40 degree temps , and eventual 20 mph headwinds ) .