Another half marathon!

[Richt]

I have kept pretty quiet about it this time, but I have another half marathon this weekend.

Apparently quite a flat course, so I should be able to hope for a quick time. Happy with around 2:10 but its been a while since I have ran so we shall see.

Rich

[Chasin2Kids]

Re: Another half marathon!

That's awesome! When did you start doing half marathons? I would love to build up to doing that. Good luck!

[Richt]

Re: Another half marathon!

My first half was back in September this year. Since then I have done one other, the one on Sunday will be my 3rd. Its my 16th race this year. the half distance (13.1 miles) is my longest race.

Chasin, do you do much running now? Start of with shorter distances (say 5k) and before long you will be working up through the distances.

Good luck

Rich

[ttdriver]

Re: Another half marathon!

Good luck, Rich!! I know you'll do well!!!!

Betty

[Richt]

Re: Another half marathon!

Thanks Betty.

I just wish I was as confident as you. (in my performance that is). My toe is hurting a little today, not much, but its noticable.

[sallyseachange]

Re: Another half marathon!

Great! Good luck Rich!

[Richt]

Re: Another half marathon!

Wow, I was on for such a good time (in my books). I went through the 7 mile mark in one hour 5 minutes. Which if I had done the last miles in the same pace would have meant I would have shattered my personal best. Hoever, it wasnt to be. I obviously went off a little to ambitious, and when I hit 10.5 miles my legs felt as if they couldnt go on. I ran / walked for the next mile and a half.

I ended up finishing in 2 hours 13 minutes. WHich is only 4 minutes slower than my best ever. If only I could have kept on running it could have been interesting.

Hey ho, not every race can result in a PB.

892nd out of 984.

[ttdriver]

Re: Another half marathon!

Great job Rich! You finished in an excellent time!!


Betty

[2big4mysize]

Re: Another half marathon!

woo hoo Rich you finished period and that is a great accomplishment in and of itself when you hit the wall.

any plans for fueling up differently for you next long run?

how is your Toe and knee feeling today.

[sallyseachange]

Re: Another half marathon!

You got to the finish line... that's great Rich! On to the next one!

[Richt]

Re: Another half marathon!

woo hoo Rich you finished period and that is a great accomplishment in and of itself when you hit the wall.

any plans for fueling up differently for you next long run?

how is your Toe and knee feeling today.

2big, i dont think it was lack of fuel. I think it was a lack of sleep. I didnt finish work the night before until 2am. And the race was at 11. We had to leave home at 7am to get there.

[Chasin2Kids]

Re: Another half marathon!

I think that's awesome that you finished...especially on such little sleep. You are determined!

[rosecat2000]

Re: Another half marathon!

Congratulions and great work on getting to the finish line.