This was my first running race since the 10k in August of 2008. I have completed 8 weeks of marathon training in preparation for the Austin Marathon Feb. 15. 1 - 6:48, started off nice and easy 2 - 7:01, got comfortable and relaxed 3 - 6:50, joined into a group training to run a 3hr marathon (6:53 pace) 4 - 6:50, spot on, even pace, good group of 6/7 guys, gu #1 5 - 6:54, 1/4 of the way done, hills are rolling up and down 6 - 6:21, 2 of the guys stretched it out on this downhill mile 7 - 6:37, group gets back together, but we were pressing some with the rolling hills 8 - 6:33, the pace is staying even, I was going a bit faster than I wanted, but I didn't want to run alone so I stayed with the group, gu #2 9 - 6:33, this mile took its toll later on, I went with 2 of the guys in the group and we gapped the rest of the group 10 - 7:52, 1st half 1:08:24, uphill and getting windy, I let the 2 guys get ahead of me while I recovered. 11 - 6:28, used the down hill to pick up some leg s...
Sam, were you really riding in blue jeans?
ReplyDeleteBlue jeans and a moose head???? Looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteNiiiice! I have an inflatable rhino that would go well next year...
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Ben
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blue jeans and a moose head for aerodynamics. I did wear tri shorts under the jeans to prevent chaffing. it was a blast!
ReplyDeleteNice! I love the look! Okay, so when are you going to come in to FLS when I'm working? Miss you ;-)
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