Saturday, December 10, 2011
Huntsville, Alabama
17th Marathon Completed
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Official Time: 3:38:06
Official Time: 3:38:06
Avg Pace: 8:19
Splits: Second half 10:36 Slower than first
First Half - 1:43:45, 7:55/mile
Second Half - 1:54:21, 8:44/mile
Splits: Second half 10:36 Slower than first
First Half - 1:43:45, 7:55/mile
Second Half - 1:54:21, 8:44/mile
Finish: Overall ... 221st/1130
40-44 Age Group ... 44th/146
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Avg HR: 161
Weight: 178
Calories Burned: 3,744
Pre-Race Meal: 6" Subway Turkey on Wheat
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Elevation Gain: 410 ft
Total Distance Ran: 26.34
40-44 Age Group ... 44th/146
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Avg HR: 161
Weight: 178
Calories Burned: 3,744
Pre-Race Meal: 6" Subway Turkey on Wheat
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Elevation Gain: 410 ft
Total Distance Ran: 26.34
Temperature: Starting Line, 38 degrees
Finish Line, 44 degrees
Wind:10-15 mph
Humidity: 70% humidity
Finish Line, 44 degrees
Wind:10-15 mph
Humidity: 70% humidity
Comments: Ran the first 20 fairly well, but really lost interest at 21 and slowed down to 9:45ish miles.
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Garmin Connect: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/134654583
Overview
Garmin Connect: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/134654583
Not really much to report about this one. After PRing at Tulsa three weeks prior, and approaching 3,000 miles for the year - I was physically and mentally spent. Entered the race not really thrilled about running, but had already signed up so I went anyway.
Ran the first 20 miles fairly well, but really slowed at mile 21 after pretty much giving up on any sort of time. I didn't really hit the wall, but I just really lost interest in anything other than finishing.
Felt like I really missed a great opportunity to run fast on a flat course. It was a great course and a great day to PR, but I had pretty much used up everything at Tulsa a few weeks before.
Ran most of the first 20 miles with a Pose method striking almost solely on the ball of the foot. Felt pretty good, but my calves were pretty sore the next day.
Nutrition and everything were fine - I just wasn't feelin' it and ran a really poor race - but all-in-all 3:38 is acceptable and it capped off my best year of running so far.
... be great today!
Ran the first 20 miles fairly well, but really slowed at mile 21 after pretty much giving up on any sort of time. I didn't really hit the wall, but I just really lost interest in anything other than finishing.
Felt like I really missed a great opportunity to run fast on a flat course. It was a great course and a great day to PR, but I had pretty much used up everything at Tulsa a few weeks before.
Ran most of the first 20 miles with a Pose method striking almost solely on the ball of the foot. Felt pretty good, but my calves were pretty sore the next day.
Nutrition and everything were fine - I just wasn't feelin' it and ran a really poor race - but all-in-all 3:38 is acceptable and it capped off my best year of running so far.
... be great today!
I would take your time on this race ANY day! Don't knock it dude. May not be your best time, but it's definitely a great time! Not too many people can do what you just did there.
ReplyDeleteStay positive my friend.