Submitted by Rush 4/25/2013 1366915008
This was my second go at this race. My first was back in 2011, which was my first half marathon. I think my longest run ever, up to that point, was 12 miles. I was a distance newb. That day the temps hit around 80 by noon. I had cramps. I ran a 2:11 high.
I came in to this year's race healthy and feeling good. I arrived early enough for a very easy 3 mile jog followed by a good loosening session. There was a brief prayer for the Boston bombing victims and we were off. I wasn't 100% sure what pace I was going to run, but I knew I wanted to push myself. I decided not to carry my Camelbak and to wear my lightweight Brooks Pure Connect. I knew the first 2 miles were mostly downhill but I didn't want to start off absolutely flying (which I did in 'll). I quickly realized my Garmin was going to be off. Running in the boondocks, under a tree canopy, with lots and lots of turns, stressed the wrist gps beyond it's operational parameters (it logged the race at 12.65 miles) After two miles I was feeling really good and decided to just go for it today.
I finished in 1:46:50 for 18th overall and 1st place in my age group (M 45-49). Had I not stopped to pee in mile 9, I might have squeeked a PR (1:46:02). Likewise I did two, 10 step walk breaks, on steep stretches of the back (around mile 11). Overall, I was very satisfied with the run.
Results
Link: http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20130420/NEWS/130429991
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